Today, Dave continues our series on what it means to be resurrection people with a teaching on Thomas and his doubt. Jesus never rebukes Thomas for his doubt but uses it was a way to invite us all in to the community of faith.

Please find the slide deck for this week's teaching here.

Home Church Questions:

1. What stood out to you from this week's teaching?

2. Read John 20:24-31 (preferably in multiple translations). What stands out to you from this passage?

3. How would you describe Thomas based on this story?

4. What do you notice about how Jesus responds to Thomas?

5. Thomas says, “Unless I see… I will not believe." What do you think is underneath this statement—intellect, emotion, past disappointment, something else?

6. Thomas waited a full week before seeing Jesus. What might God be doing in seasons of waiting?

7. Have you ever had a season of doubt or uncertainty in your faith? What did that look like for you?

8. What kinds of doubts are hardest to talk about in church settings? Why?

9. How can we, as a group, create a safer space for honest faith conversations? 

10. Pray with and for one another, our church community, and our world.

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