THE 12 DISCIPLES: THOMAS (THE TWIN)

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) Jesus' faithful disciples were ordinary men who became extraordinary because of Jesus Christ. Despite their confusion and lack of understanding during his lifetime, they became powerful witnesses to his resurrection. Their lives were transformed by God's power. The story of Jesus' disciples does not end with the Gospels. It continues in the book of Acts and many of the letters.

1. Name

a) Thomas (the Twin).

2. Occupation

a) Unknown.

3. Outstanding characteristics

a) Courage and doubt.

4. Major events in his life

a) Suggested the disciples go with Jesus to Bethany - even it meant death; asked Jesus about where he was going; refused to believe Jesus was risen until he could see Jesus alive and touch his wounds.

5. What Jesus said about him

a) Said Thomas believed because he actually saw Jesus after the Resurrection.

6. A key lesson from his life

a) Even when Christians experience serious doubts, Jesus reaches out to them to restore their faith.

7. Selected text references

a) Matthew 10:3

b) John 14:5; 20:24-29

c) John 21:1-13

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