Title: Jesus Restored Faith / John 20:24-31
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Jesus restored faith / John 20:24-31
The most unfortunate thing in the world is to live without trusting each other. Even while taking a taxi
"Won't that driver kidnap me? That passenger turns into a robber and takes my money.
Wouldn't it be me?" Thinking like this, if they don't trust each other, they will be very unhappy and afraid.
All. Even as a couple living together, they ask, "Does this man really love me? That woman really loves me.
Shall we do it?" If they live with doubting each other like this, they will be very unhappy and anxious.
The church is happy and at peace when it believes in people. The people trust the president and the president trusts the people
When the country is happy and peaceful.
The Gospel of John was written to restore faith. The word pistuo means to believe.
It appears 11 times in the Gospel, 10 times in Mark, and 7 times in Luke, but 89 times in the Gospel of John.
Comes out. “To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.
(John 1:12). “Many saw the signs that he performed, and believed in his name” (John 2:23).
that whoever believes should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
It is recorded like this. “But these are written that ye know that Jesus Christ, the Son of God,
so that we may believe that He is” (John 20:31).
1. "I will not believe"
Today's text tells the story of Thomas, who was one of the 12 disciples. nickname for Thomas
This one was attached. Do you know what that nickname is? Chan 133:3 refers to Thomas as “righteous
Thomas the deepest.” Some people are suspicious from birth.
When I was eating, I doubted that there might be poison in it, and when I crossed the bridge, this bridge
There are people who worry that it will collapse. Thomas was that kind of person. chopping board
I was a righteous person, a negative person, a pessimistic person, a desperate person.
All. And he enjoyed solitude. Now take a look at the negative and skeptical Thomas.
Let's see.
When Lazarus died, Jesus told him to go to Lazarus' house. Then Thomas looked like this
answered it. “Let us also go, that we may die with the Lord” (John 11:16). At that time, the Jews
Because he was trying to catch him and kill him, Thomas was terrified in advance, and he led a negative and desperate life.
He told them to go together and get caught and die. Even if you get caught in the tiger's den, if you keep your mind
You should have the courage to live as much as you want, but before you get caught, you say that you are all dead now.
It was like
When Jesus said that He was going to prepare a place for us, "Where I am going, the way
ye shall know.” Even then, Thomas answered negatively. Thomas answered Jesus
When you talked about heaven and the way to heaven,
He replied that he couldn't believe it. “Thomas said, Lord, we know where you are going.
If you don't know, how can you know the way?" (John 14:5) Even after hearing the sermon, he refused to believe.
There are people. Those who refuse to accept the words of the spiritual dimension as unacceptable
There is this.
In today's text verse 25, Thomas' powerful confession of unbelief is recorded. "I don't believe
"I'm sure" is a very disrespectful confession. "I will not believe." It's really cheeky, rude, and rude.
It's a humble confession. Why did you fall into such a swamp of complete unbelief? The reason in verse 24
record. “Thomas named Didymus, one of the twelve, was with Jesus when he came.
He did not." The words pointed out as "one of the twelve" were also mentioned by Thomas as one of the twelve.
I was pointing out the fact that they were supposed to be there, but they weren't together. The evening of the first day Jesus was resurrected
All the other disciples had gathered together, but only Thomas was not there. Thomas
was a disciple who abandoned his ministry. Thomas also seems to have enjoyed solitude.
Grace, blessing, and joy do not come to the lonely. People who went hiking together yesterday
There was grace and joy. What many people say together
We promised each other not to miss the meeting. Thomas was at the first Sunday evening meeting.
did not attend. That was one of the reasons I fell into the swamp of utter unbelief. box
Faith does not grow when you do not pray. Others sing the hymn diligently, but alone
People who meditate with their mouths shut, while others pray earnestly
A person who is offended is an odd person. When we get together and work together, we gain faith, joy, and peace.
You will also receive blessings and blessings.
Once you fall into the swamp of unbelief, you won't be able to hear the testimonies of others. the other disciples
Both testified, "We have seen the Lord," but Thomas still refused to accept that testimony.
I did. And the sound of saying, “I see the nail marks in his hands, and put my finger in the nail marks.
I will not believe unless I put my hand in it and put my hand into his side."
It was an extremely arrogant attitude to use his hands as the basis of his faith. In the end, the chopping board took a week
It passed in the midst of unbelief and darkness. But the Gospel of John did not stop there. suspicion
It tells the story of Thomas, a man of skepticism and unbelief, transformed into a man of faith and devotion. Jesus
We see that the purpose of your coming into this world is to transform those who refused to believe into people of faith.
I am giving
2. "My Lord and my God"
Today's text tells us that the confession of unbelief has been changed to the confession of faith. negative person
It tells the story of how you have changed into this positive person. How did that happen?
Such a change occurred because the Lord of the Cross and Resurrection personally met Thomas. believe
Yin is not based on any event, nor is it based on any logical doctrine. believe
Yin is based on personal encounters. The same goes for trusting people. meet a person
While dating, they will trust each other.
The Lord of the Cross and Resurrection came to Thomas. He spoke to Thomas. Thomas's
He did not rebuke him for his unbelief, but rather heeded Thomas' arrogant, rude, and pretentious demands.
oh you gave "Push your finger here and there, look at my hand, push your hand out and put it in my side
Behold, do not be a believer, but a believer." Thomas said the Lord's forgiveness and love
You must have felt infinitely ashamed while listening to the words of
“Do not be a believer, but a believer. what do you mean? see any visible evidence
Goya, don't be a logic person with a cold personality that argues that you believe in me, look at me and touch me
From now on, become a person of faith with a passionate character who believes and trusts me. Thomas is the main
The moment I met you and heard the word of the Lord, I did not feel the need to touch the hand of the Lord. Actually
It is because we have met the Lord Himself, which is more certain than touching with our hands. Thomas confessed this
All. "My Lord and my God." It is so important to have the character you want to believe in.
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3. "Blessed are those who have not seen and believe"
Now let me give you my conclusion. "Blessed are those who have not seen and believe" writes the story of Thomas.
One purpose is revealed in these words. You too, like Thomas, refuse to believe
It's about being a believer. Some preachers refer to this verse as “the last blessing.”
It was rough. There are eight blessings in Matthew 5, but the last is recorded in John 20.
I said yes. Blessed are those who have a good heart to believe. report
A person who tries to believe after arguing is an unhappy person. A person who wants to believe without seeing
He is truly a blessed person. Seeing is limited. Faith is believing what you can't see
All. Meeting and trusting the Lord who is spiritually present is faith. Faith is related to the Holy Spirit
and it has to do with the chest. People who are full of faith who have the disposition of belief
I hope you are all right.