John 20:24-31

•	Have you ever struggled with doubt in your life – about God, about others, about yourself?  What did that feel like?  How did you resolve those doubts (if you did)?
•	Read vv.24-25.  Why did Thomas struggle to believe that Jesus had risen?  What evidence did he have that Jesus had risen (look over John 20:1-20)?  Why do you think he refused to believe the other disciples?
•	Look at v.27.  Why do you think Jesus rebukes Thomas for his unbelief?  Do you think Jesus is fair or harsh with Thomas?  Is doubt ever acceptable in the Christian life?
•	Look at Thomas’ confession of Christ in v.28.  What does the resurrection tell us about Jesus?  What sort of Lord is he?  How does he reveal God’s character to us?
•	End by sharing with one another how you came to believe that ‘Jesus is the Christ’ (v.31) – maybe in pairs.  How has Jesus given you life in his name?  Pray for one another for a deeper experience of the new life that only Jesus can give.

John 20:24-31

•	Have you ever struggled with doubt in your life – about God, about others, about yourself?  What did that feel like?  How did you resolve those doubts (if you did)?
•	Read vv.24-25.  Why did Thomas struggle to believe that Jesus had risen?  What evidence did he have that Jesus had risen (look over John 20:1-20)?  Why do you think he refused to believe the other disciples?
•	Look at v.27.  Why do you think Jesus rebukes Thomas for his unbelief?  Do you think Jesus is fair or harsh with Thomas?  Is doubt ever acceptable in the Christian life?
•	Look at Thomas’ confession of Christ in v.28.  What does the resurrection tell us about Jesus?  What sort of Lord is he?  How does he reveal God’s character to us?
•	End by sharing with one another how you came to believe that ‘Jesus is the Christ’ (v.31) – maybe in pairs.  How has Jesus given you life in his name?  Pray for one another for a deeper experience of the new life that only Jesus can give.

John 20:24-31

•	Have you ever struggled with doubt in your life – about God, about others, about yourself?  What did that feel like?  How did you resolve those doubts (if you did)?
•	Read vv.24-25.  Why did Thomas struggle to believe that Jesus had risen?  What evidence did he have that Jesus had risen (look over John 20:1-20)?  Why do you think he refused to believe the other disciples?
•	Look at v.27.  Why do you think Jesus rebukes Thomas for his unbelief?  Do you think Jesus is fair or harsh with Thomas?  Is doubt ever acceptable in the Christian life?
•	Look at Thomas’ confession of Christ in v.28.  What does the resurrection tell us about Jesus?  What sort of Lord is he?  How does he reveal God’s character to us?
•	End by sharing with one another how you came to believe that ‘Jesus is the Christ’ (v.31) – maybe in pairs.  How has Jesus given you life in his name?  Pray for one another for a deeper experience of the new life that only Jesus can give.