26
April
2009

Thomas – From Analyst To Advocate

20:24 Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 20:25 The other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the wounds from the nails in his hands, and put my finger into the wounds from the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will never believe it!”

20:26 Eight days later the disciples were again together in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20:27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and examine my hands. Extend your hand and put it into my side. Do not continue in your unbelief, but believe.” 20:28 Thomas replied to him, “My Lord and my God!” 20:29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are the people who have not seen and yet have believed.”

20:30 Now Jesus performed many other miraculous signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 20:31 But these are recorded so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

John 20:24-31 NET

Key Point: In order to grow we have to move from solving our problems to fulfilling Jesus’ mission

What’s your problem?

Problem = G _____________

We’ve got global problems!

<Economic

<Political

<Psychological

Problem = lack of solid G_______________

Don’t just analyze – do something positive!

Don’t blame – change!

Focus on mission and many problems will just go away

What’s our G_____________

Thomas – never needed proof when he had Jesus’ presence

Became missionary to India!

Story: “We never thought to ask?”

We must:

<Develop a sense of urgency – why change? (or die!)

<Develop a vision/strategy for change – how to change?

“Each 1 reach 1″

“Each 1 give +1%”

What will it take?

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