20240407 POST-EASTER When In Doubt, Talk It Out (John 20.19-31)

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The One Thing: When In Doubt, Talk It Out
Scripture: John 20:19-31
Discussion Questions
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K1 In the video Matt Bellefeuille talked about the Doubt Treadmill. Have you ever been on the “Doubt Treadmill”? What doubts do you struggle with? Intellectual doubt? Emotional doubt? Volitional doubt? Sociological doubt?

Grow
G1 Doubt and Faith: Thomas famously doubted the resurrection until he could see and touch Jesus' wounds. How does Jesus respond to Thomas' doubt, and what does this teach us about the relationship between doubt and faith?
G2 The Peace of Christ: Jesus greets his disciples with the words "Peace be with you." What significance does this greeting have in the context of Jesus' resurrection, and how does it relate to the disciples' state of mind at that moment?
G3 Thomas's Experience: What do you think Thomas was feeling when he first heard about Jesus' resurrection from the other disciples? How might his doubts have been influenced by his experience of Jesus' crucifixion?
G4 Seeing and Believing: Jesus tells Thomas, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." What does this statement suggest about the nature of faith, and how might it encourage believers who have not witnessed Jesus' physical resurrection?
G5 Witness and Testimony: The Gospel of John emphasizes the importance of eyewitness testimony to Jesus' resurrection. How does the inclusion of Thomas's doubt and subsequent belief strengthen the credibility of the resurrection account?

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S1 What step do you need to take to deal with your doubt? Talk your doubt out? Figure out your flavour of doubt? Doubt your doubts? Hitchhike on others’ faith? Bring Jesus your doubt as worship? Take that step.

Nextsteps

1. Check out Truth Snack on YouTube / podcast or truthsnack.ca
2. Talk to someone about your doubts.
3. Check out the stories of Christians who have suffered greatly and persevered in faith: Joni Eareckson, Nick Vujicic, Bethany Hamilton, Corrie Ten Boom, Brother Yun, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Richard Wurmbrand and Immaculée Ilibagiza.