The Second Sunday of Easter 2024

Easter morning and the empty tomb are behind us, but Jesus continues to amaze and surprise in the hours and days that follow. While the disciples are locked away in fear, Jesus appears among them and peacefully breathes the Holy Spirit upon them. But Thomas is not with the disciples that first evening, so he misses out on seeing the resurrected Lord. Was Thomas the only disciple not afraid to be out in public? Perhaps he was braver; had stronger faith than the others? When Jesus returns to the disciples a week later, and Thomas finally gets the opportunity to see his risen Lord, he believes and makes the first public profession of faith in Jesus: "My Lord and my God!" For Thomas the disciple, seeing was believing. How about for those of us who can't see Jesus; how do we believe? Read John 20: 19-31 to prepare for worship this Sunday.