Sermon for Doubting Thomas – John 20:19-31

This story of doubting Thomas has to be one of the best known stories of scripture. It ought to be – we read it every year on the week after Easter. Even non-Christians know it. It seems straightforward enough. Faith and skepticism. Jesus is resurrected, he visits the disciples, they tell Thomas, but he’s skeptical. He needs proof. Evidently Thomas isn’t a very faithful disciple. OR, maybe the rest of the disciples are just really bad evangelists. What do you think? There’s plenty of blame for everyone. But, we think the lesson is obvious here. Don’t be like Thomas. Have you heard that sermon? I have. But what if that’s not what this story is about?