Message Notes

We know conditions: “If you keep your room clean, then you can have an allowance;” “If you buy this for me, I’ll never ask for anything again;” “If you two could stop arguing, we might get some work done around here.”  Sound familiar?

That’s what was going on in today’s Gospel reading.  It’s also how we got to know “Doubting Thomas.”  We’ll look at John 20 again in a minute, but first, let’s talk about:

 

I.Our Many Emotions

a.Doubt

II.John 20:25 – Thomas said, “If I don’t see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger

where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, then I won’t believe it.”

a.John 20:26-27 – A week later Jesus came to Thomas and said, “Put your finger here; see my hands.  Reach out your hand and put it into my side.  Stop doubting and believe.”

b.John 20:29 – When Thomas believed, Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.”

III.God’s Many Emotions

a.Compassion

 

Con:    With God there are No More Ifs…