Narrative Lectionary 668 (NL437): Thomas - April 12, 2026

About this episode

The episode discusses the significance of Thomas's doubt and the appearance of the resurrected Jesus, emphasizing the marks of the cross.

"Unless I see the wounds… I will not believe." Thomas gets a bad reputation, but this passage is about something far more profound than doubt. In John 20:19–31, the resurrected Jesus appears twice: once to the disciples huddled behind locked doors, and a week later to Thomas. In doing so, he reveals a stunning truth: the risen Christ still bears the marks of the cross. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

Topics covered

• doubt
• faith
• resurrection
• Christianity
• scripture

Keywords

• Thomas
• resurrection
• doubt
• Jesus
• marks of the cross
• faith
• scripture

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 20:19–31

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