Doubt Week 4 -
Can I believe when i still doubt?

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Read: John 20:24-29

24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”

But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”

28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Read; Matthew:28-16-20

16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Discussion:

What things stand out to you from these passages?

What do you think about Thomas’ doubt? Do you think it was reasonable?

In Matthew - Jesus Gives the great commission to a group that included some who were doubting. Does this surprise you? Do you tend to think that doubt would prevent you from being able to obey Jesus in this way?

Why might Jesus say “blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”?

Apply
What has been your experience of seeking to walk with God through doubt?

When you have doubted, what has been helpful for you in those times?

Share & Pray
Are there any areas you are struggling with doubt at the moment?

Are there any topics or thoughts that have been raised for you throughout this series that you want to learn more about or grow in?

Resources to recommend:

Make people aware of this list of resources for processing doubt for those who still have more questions.
Doubt Resources