What if your doubts don’t disqualify you – but actually deepen your faith?
In this message, we step into the story of Thomas – a man often remembered for his doubts, but whose honest response led to one of the boldest declarations in all of Scripture. Thomas didn’t miss his chance. Jesus made a return trip just for him. More than a story about skepticism, this is a message about what happens when Jesus meets us in our hesitation, invites us to choose, and uses our surrender to strengthen others. Whether your faith feels solid or fragile, you’ll find hope in the way Jesus responds to real questions and quiet hearts. This message is part of our Eyewitness: Meeting the Risen Jesus series. Watch the full message to see how the resurrection still meets us right where we are.
If you missed the live service or want to reflect further, you can watch the full message above anytime after. We’ve also included discussion questions to dig deeper into the message and a handout with fill-ins to guide your reflection. You can find the handout by clicking the “Download” button above. Whether you watch this on your own or share it with your small group, we hope this message encourages you.
Discussion Questions
- What do you think made it so hard for Thomas to believe what the others told him? Have you ever been in a similar place of hesitation?
- Why do you think Jesus made a return trip just for Thomas? What does that say about how He responds to our doubts?
- How can the church do a better job creating space for people who are still wrestling with questions?
- Jesus invited Thomas to touch His scars. Why do you think He led with vulnerability instead of correction?
- When Thomas said, “My Lord and my God,” how was that different from the kind of belief he had before?
- How is Jesus’ question to Martha in John 11 – “Do you believe this?” – still relevant for us today?
- What does it mean to speak John 20:28 over your life? How can that become more than words?
- Think about something you’ve been holding back – a fear, a wound, a dream. What would it look like to say, “Jesus, You’re my God, not this”?
- Why do you think God included Thomas’s story in Scripture instead of editing it out?
- Who in your life might be encouraged by your honest faith – not a perfect story, but a surrendered one?
