Jesus’ appearance to Thomas
Rev. James Slopsema provides a meditative exposition of John 20:25-29, examining Jesus' sixth post-resurrection appearance to Thomas and the other disciples. Through this passage, Slopsema addresses Thomas's initial unbelief and explores what Christ's resurrection appearance teaches about faith, the nature of the risen Christ, and the blessing pronounced on those who believe without physical sight.
Rev. James Slopsema, minister emeritus in the Protestant Reformed Churches and member of First PRC in Grand Rapids, Michigan The other disciples therefore said unto him [Thomas], We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut,...
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