Doubting Thomas

Luke 24:28-43
We see the same account, with some additions in John 20:19-31

I. We have seen the Lord – John 20:19-20

II. The Words of Christ to His Gathered Church -- John 20:21-23

A. The great commission is given.

B. Receive ye the Spirit.

C.  Forgiveness of sin

III. Thomas Doubting – John 20:24-25

IV. Thomas Challenged – John 20:26-27

V. Thomas Confessing -- John 20:28-29

Final Applications 

1. Thomas missed out at first because he had been absent from the
   place of blessing.

2. The Church is not made up of perfect individuals.

3. His Confession showed he was a changed man.

   1. His cry was a devout expression of holy wonder.

   2. His cry was an expression of absolute delight.

   3. His cry was a humble expression of worship.

4. The final word to us.