1. Stop doubting and believe (24-28)

Thomas had not been with the others when Jesus appeared to them, so he doubted. His doubt influenced them all, for instead of accepting Jesus' command and his gift of peace and the Holy Spirit, they still sat trembling behind locked doors. One man's faith or lack of faith is very important. So Jesus visited them again. Thomas touched the nail-scarred hands and worshiped Jesus. He confessed, 'My Lord and my God!'

2. Those who believe without seeing (29-31)

John wrote this Gospel with a clear purpose. He wanted those of us who have not seen Jesus' nail-scarred hands with our physical eyes to believe the testimony of the Gospel writers, the testimony of the Bible, and to know that God raised Jesus from the dead. By believing that he is the Christ, the Son of the living God, accepting him as our Lord and Savior, we have life in his name.

Application: Lord, you are the Christ, the Son of God. Thank you for giving me life.
One Word: My Lord and my God!