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Sermon Notes: 4/20/25
Pastor: Brian Crawford
John 20:24-30
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Sometimes, the thing we are waiting for only happens after we leave.
In this verse, Thomas misses something - he was not with the other disciples when Jesus came back. Thomas missed the appearance of Christ to the other disciples.
So when they tell Thomas that, all he knew was the horrific death of Jesus. He saw it all. So when the disciples show back up, proclaiming Jesus to be alive, Thomas is incredulous. He was disappointed. Thomas thought the movement was over, now that its leader was killed.
Thomas is not alone. We are all with him. Thomas is wrestling with profound and deep disappointment. Thomas left everything when he saw Jesus preaching on a boat, silencing the winds and waves, and healings. He had no doubt that Jesus was the One… But Jesus died. He was disappointed because of the saw the Lord die, and Thomas’ future died with Him. And we suffer that grief all the time when we lose anything in this life.
So, it’s not surprising that Thomas doubts in this moment. His hope has died.
But in this moment, Thomas is restored. The doubter has doubts, but doubts have no chance against a resurrected savior. In His grace, Jesus shows up again and gives Thomas the chance to prove for himself that Christ had resurrected. Jesus meets Thomas where he is - in his doubt and despair - and shows him the truth.
Jesus knows the source of your doubt, and comes to meet you right there. And Thomas calls Jesus “my Lord, and my God.” All the doubts that Thomas has are destroyed, as he proclaims Jesus as God.
Lord means master. My God means Thomas is calling Jesus the Creator. Thomas trusts in the destiny that Jesus has laid out for him.
If The Resurrection is real, then Christ is God. And if Christ is God, He has promised you salvation if you trust in Him.
Pastor: Brian Crawford
John 20:24-30
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Check us out at: https://citylightvicksburg.org/
Or check us out here: https://www.facebook.com/citylightvicksburg
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Sometimes, the thing we are waiting for only happens after we leave.
In this verse, Thomas misses something - he was not with the other disciples when Jesus came back. Thomas missed the appearance of Christ to the other disciples.
So when they tell Thomas that, all he knew was the horrific death of Jesus. He saw it all. So when the disciples show back up, proclaiming Jesus to be alive, Thomas is incredulous. He was disappointed. Thomas thought the movement was over, now that its leader was killed.
Thomas is not alone. We are all with him. Thomas is wrestling with profound and deep disappointment. Thomas left everything when he saw Jesus preaching on a boat, silencing the winds and waves, and healings. He had no doubt that Jesus was the One… But Jesus died. He was disappointed because of the saw the Lord die, and Thomas’ future died with Him. And we suffer that grief all the time when we lose anything in this life.
So, it’s not surprising that Thomas doubts in this moment. His hope has died.
But in this moment, Thomas is restored. The doubter has doubts, but doubts have no chance against a resurrected savior. In His grace, Jesus shows up again and gives Thomas the chance to prove for himself that Christ had resurrected. Jesus meets Thomas where he is - in his doubt and despair - and shows him the truth.
Jesus knows the source of your doubt, and comes to meet you right there. And Thomas calls Jesus “my Lord, and my God.” All the doubts that Thomas has are destroyed, as he proclaims Jesus as God.
Lord means master. My God means Thomas is calling Jesus the Creator. Thomas trusts in the destiny that Jesus has laid out for him.
If The Resurrection is real, then Christ is God. And if Christ is God, He has promised you salvation if you trust in Him.
In God we trust