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The Courage Of Thomas. Thomas. Numbered with the Twelve Matthew 10:1-8 Acts 1:13 Name means “the twin” “ Didymus ” John 20:24; 21:2. Thomas. Apostle of Jesus Christ Miracles Matthew 10:1 Raised dead Matthew 10:8 Cast out demons Matthew 10:8 Preached gospel Mark 6:7, 12
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Thomas Numbered with the Twelve • Matthew 10:1-8 • Acts 1:13 Name means “the twin” • “Didymus” • John 20:24; 21:2
Thomas Apostle of Jesus Christ • Miracles Matthew 10:1 • Raised dead Matthew 10:8 • Cast out demons Matthew 10:8 • Preached gospel Mark 6:7, 12 • Helped Jesus John 6:5-14
The Death Of Lazarus "Let us also go, that we may die with Him” John 11:1-16 Lazarus sick unto death; Jesus delays; plans to go; hindered by His disciples (John 10:31) Jesus defends Himself “Let us go to him” (v15) • Who speaks up? (v16)
The Feast Of The Passover "Lord, we do not know where you Are going, and how can We know the way?“ John 13-17 • The feast – John 13 Washing disciples feet; Judas; Peter • Assurance – John 14 Who speaks up in verse 5?
Following Resurrection "My Lord and my God!“ John 20 • Events of the day Jesus rose • First appearance (v19) • Thomas not there (v24) WHY? • Required proof (v25) • Got proof eight days later (v26) • Answers in v28
The Courage Of Thomas • He was willing to die for Jesus. • He wanted to know the way. • He did not understand the Lord’s will.
And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. (John 20:30-31)