Thomas may have had his doubts but when he came to believe he understood the implications; Jesus was his Lord and his God.

Do we believe?

Jesus can overcome our doubts.

Who is Mary Magdalene?  Why is she significant?  What does she teach us?  How might we follow her example?

This message seeks answers to those questions.

What did the disciples see?  Why did it cause them to believe?  What did it cause them to believe?

A look at what Christ endured because he loves us.

This message looks carefully at the setting and it's symbolism.

It is also a reminder of who was in control of the events of Jesus'' passion.  God, the Father, and God, the Son were.

The scene also begs the question:  Who are you in this story?  Who do you identify with?

Jesus in his prayer refers to six marks of the church:

Joy (v. 13)

Sanctification (v. 17, 19)

Truth (v. 17, 19)

Mission (v. 18)

Unity (vv. 11, 20-23)

Love (vv. 23-24)

The First Petition of Christ's "High Priestly Prayer."

We see that he finished well and accomplished the work God gave him to do and in doing so he glorified God!

Will we finish well?  How can we finish well?

Jesus was a masterful teacher and his teachings are still guiding us today.

We learn in this segment about the nature and privilege and condition of prayer.

We learn about the great Christian virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love in this text - and especially about God's great love.

Jesus' promise to turn sorrow to joy was not just for the first disciples; it is for disciples of every age!

Should Christians keep a Sabbath rest?

How might we keep the intent of Sabbath?

Worship has always been integral to the Sabbath and the Lord's Day.