Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, March 27, 2022

Bible Reading: Psalm 119:169-176 “O Lord, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised. Let praise flow from my lips, for you have taught me your decrees. Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right. Give me a helping hand, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. O Lord, I have longed for your rescue, and your instructions are my delight. Let me live so I can praise you, and may your regulations help me. I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.” (NLT)

Text: John 20:24-28

1—Matthew 10:2-4–Thomas is listed as one of the disciples, chosen by Jesus

2—As a disciple, Thomas would have seen:

          A storm calmed—Matthew 8

          5,000 men and their families fed from five loaves and two fish—Matthew 14

          Jesus walking on the water—Matthew 14

          A leper healed—Mark 1:40

          A dead son raised to life—Luke 7:11

Thomas and the other disciples chose to stay with Jesus when many were leaving—John 6:66-69

3—Thomas boldly agreed to return to Jerusalem with Jesus in the face of death—John 11:14-16

4—Thomas wanted to know what to do—John 14:5

5—Just like us, Thomas had doubts—John 20:25

          His doubts did not dictate his life

          His doubts led him to a greater/deeper faith

          He became an evangelist to India, where he was martyred

          Thomas had a twin—John 11:6

6— “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief” Mark 9:24