A Trusting Faith

John 20:24-29

Introduction

• John 20:24-29

• Luke 24:10-11

• John 11:16

• John 14:1-5

Results of a Doubting Faith.

1. Doubts feed distance.

• John 20:24

• Proverbs 18:1

• Hebrews 10:24-25

2. Doubts feed distrust.

• John 20:25

• Galatians 4:16

• Genesis 3:1

3. Doubts feed demands.

• John 20:25

• 1 Samuel 8:4-7

Jesus wants to turn our doubts into a trusting faith by...

1. Restoring our fellowship - John 20:26-27

2. Restoring our faith - John 20:27-28; Matthew 21:21

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Sermon Questions

Read John 20:24-29.

• What stands out to you about Thomas in this story?

• What tone do you hear in Jesus’ voice when He speaks to Thomas?

• Why do you think John includes this account?

Read John 20:24, Proverbs 18:1 and Hebrews 10:24-25. How does doubt sometimes lead us to isolate from others or from God?

Read John 20:25, Galatians 4:16, and Genesis 3:1. How can doubt twist truth and make us question God's intentions or the words of others?

Read John 20:25 and 1 Samuel 8:4-7. When do we find ourselves making demands of God rather than trusting Him?

Read John 20:26-28. What do you notice about the way Jesus approached Thomas? How do you see Jesus restoring both fellowship and faith?

Read Matthew 21:21. What's the difference between faith that doubts and faith that demands proof? How do we begin to move toward deeper trust?

Where in your life do you most need to move from doubt to trusting faith?