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The Journey of Doubting Thomas. John 20:24-30. Faith Journeys. We’re all on one We’re all at different points We all go from unbelief and doubt to confession and commitment Thomas – Best known for his doubt (“Doubting Thomas”), least known for his confession. Thomas’s Journey.
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The Journey of Doubting Thomas John 20:24-30
Faith Journeys • We’re all on one • We’re all at different points • We all go from unbelief and doubt to confession and commitment • Thomas – Best known for his doubt (“Doubting Thomas”), least known for his confession
Thomas’s Journey • Thomas “Didymus” – the “twin” (Matt 10:3; Mark 3:18; Luke 6:15) • John 11:16 Courageous but wrong-headed about the Jesus’ messianic mission • Cross-bearing is a life-long commitment • John 14:5 The wrong “way” • The “way” to God is through the cross • John 20:24-31 The climactic confession of the Gospel of John! • Thomas now understands the power of the cross