John 20

Jesus’ time on earth didn’t end with his resurrection; he remained for another 40 days. We're going look at what the Bible says about that period. One of His first appearances was to Mary Magdalene at the tomb.

Today’s scripture, John 20:24–29, is the passage that is often called “Doubting” Thomas. Thomas was not present when Jesus appeared to the disciples in the locked room and when they told him about their encounter, he struggled to believe them. Notice that Thomas’ doubt was with the disciples’ story. Often when I hear “Doubting Thomas” my mind goes to him doubting Jesus. Eight days later Jesus appeared to them again in the room and Thomas was present and Jesus did not chastise Thomas for voicing his doubts about the disciples’ story but met him where he was and told him to touch His hands and side to prove He was the resurrected Jesus. But in verse 29 Jesus says “Because you have seen Me, have you believed? Blessed are they who did not see, and yet believed.”. As Christ followers today our faith isn’t based on physical truth but faith that Jesus is who he says he is. This shows that believing without seeing is something special, and it’s something we’re all called to do. But even when we have doubts, it’s okay to bring them to God and ask Him to meet us right where we are.