Thomas | Eyewitness | Pastor Hans Hess

About this episode

Pastor Hans Hess explores the story of Thomas, highlighting the significance of doubt in the journey of faith.

Easter Series 2026: Eyewitnesses of Jesus Part 2: Thomas This message shifts our focus to Thomas, not to shame his doubt, but to reveal what Jesus does through it. Thomas is often labeled “Doubting Thomas,” but Scripture shows something deeper: he wasn’t the only one who doubted…he was just the one honest enough to say it out loud. I. More Than a Doubter Thomas wasn’t weak, he was loyal and courageous. - In John 11, he was willing to die with Jesus - In John 14, he asked questions others were afraid to ask - He stayed with the disciples even in uncertainty - Thomas wasn’t faithless, he was searching. II. The Reality of Doubt After the resurrection, when the disciples said, “We’ve seen the Lord,” Thomas responded: “Unless I see…I will not believe.” But here’s the truth: All the disciples struggled with unbelief. (Mark 16:9–14) - They heard the testimony and still didn’t believe - They walked with Jesus and still wrestled - Doubt is not the absence of faith, it’s often the place where faith begins. III. Jesus Meets Us in Our Doubt Eight days later, Jesus comes back…for Thomas. - He didn’t rebuke him harshly - He didn’t reject him - He met him right where he was “Reach your finger…

People in this episode

Host: Hans Hess

Topics covered

• doubt
• faith
• resurrection
• eyewitness
• Thomas

Keywords

• Easter
• Christianity
• scripture
• belief

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Books & works: Scripture

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