1/8/2021 [Book of John: Lesson 79] www.lifechurchmissions.com

The Lord Jesus showed Himself to Doubting Thomas. <Jn 20:24-31>

Introduction:绪论：

*Why do men doubt?

1) Disbelief is a natural instinct of men.

2) Have been through severe psychological hits.

3) Adopting the incorrect ways to resolve problem of disbelief.

Read <Jn 20:24-31>

1. <Jn 20:24> The Importance of Gathering of Saints.

2. <Jn 20:25> Thomas resolutely disbelieves.

3. <Jn 20:26-27> Three areas to Thomas from the Lord:

1) Grace and Mercy.

2) The Rebuke of Disbelief.

3) The Sacrificial love of Christ.

4. <Jn 20:28> Thomas immediately turn to the Lord.

5. <Jn 20:29> The blessing of those who have not seen and yet have believed are greater.

1) Those who are justified by faith are indeed blessed!

2) Those who did not rely on subjective experience to believe are blessed.

3) Those who believe not because of the change of negative circumstances are blessed.

4) Those who believe not because of every difficult faith questions are answered are blessed.

5) Those who believe not because of an effective ministry are blessed.

6) Those who believe not because of having received help from men (Christians) are blessed.

6. <Jn 20:30> The reason which the Apostle John wrote the gospel of John.

7. <Jn 20:31> Who is Christ? How does a relationship happen between Christ and I?