Who are you going to serve in this life?
Supporting Scripture: Joshua 24:15 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14 (ESV)
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Am I on the right path?
Supporting Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: John 20:27-31 (ESV)
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Supporting Scripture: John 14:6 (ESV)
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Easter faith is making the to the Lord of Life.
Closing Prayer:
Lord Jesus, I repent of my sin. I choose to follow You. I confess You as my Lord and Savior. I receive Your gift of eternal life. Amen.
Reflecting on Easter and the specific passage from John 20:24-30, which recounts the story of Doubting Thomas, offers a profound opportunity to explore your faith, doubts, and the nature of belief. Here are some personal reflection questions to consider:
- Encountering Doubt: Thomas doubted the resurrection of Jesus until he could see and touch Jesus’ wounds for himself. Reflect on a time when you experienced doubt in your faith or in an aspect of your life that was important to you. How did you address this doubt?
- The Role of Evidence in Faith: Thomas asked for physical proof of Jesus’ resurrection to believe. How do you reconcile the need for tangible evidence with the essence of faith, which Hebrews 11:1 describes as “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see”?
- Jesus’ Response to Doubt: Jesus did not rebuke Thomas for his doubt but instead offered him the evidence he sought. How does this response shape your understanding of how to deal with doubt, either your own or that of others?
- Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Seen and Yet Have Believed: Jesus pronounced a blessing on those who believe without seeing. In what ways does this statement challenge or affirm your current faith journey?
- The Purpose of John’s Gospel: The passage concludes by stating that these things are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. How does this purpose resonate with your personal journey of faith? How does it influence your understanding of the role of Scripture in faith?
- Faith in the Modern World: Considering the societal demand for empirical evidence and the scientific method, how do you navigate your faith in a world that often values what can be physically proven over what is believed?
- Personal Witness: Thomas’ experience transformed him from a doubter to a believer who traditionally is said to have spread the Gospel far and wide. How does your personal encounter with faith compel you to live differently or share your faith with others?
- The Community of Believers: Thomas learned of Jesus’ resurrection through his community, yet he struggled with belief until he had a personal encounter with Christ. How does this reflect the importance of community in your spiritual life, and how does it suggest you support others in their journey of faith?
Reflecting on these questions can deepen your understanding of your faith, your doubts, and how you interact with the unseen aspects of belief in Jesus Christ.