Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - John 20:24-31 (John 1:1 & 14-17; 5:16-24; 11:14-16; 14:1-6; 20:24-31; Matthew 10:1-4; Luke 24:20-21; Hebrews 10:22-25; Psalm 42:1-5; 1 Peter 1:8)

In this lesson, we walk through one of the most honest and relatable moments in the Gospels—the story of Thomas after the resurrection of Jesus. Often remembered as “Doubting Thomas,” his journey is really about something deeper: what happens when faith is tested by disappointment, silence, isolation, and waiting.

If you’ve ever wrestled with uncertainty, felt distant from God, or struggled to reconcile belief with experience, this conversation is for you. Thomas’ story reminds us that doubt is not the end of faith—it can become the place where faith is refined, deepened, and strengthened in the person of Jesus Christ.

Series description:

In the days after He rose, Jesus met His followers in their most real and raw moments—grief, doubt, and failure. This series explores those encounters and invites us to experience the same living Jesus who still meets us, restores us, and calls us to a deeper faith.

Risen Savior
Encounters After the Resurrection

Lesson 4: Jesus & Our Doubt
John 20:24-31
Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor)

I. The Struggle with Doubt
A. doubt from disappointment
B. doubt from isolation
C. doubt from silence

II. The Heart of Jesus
A. Jesus pursues
B. Jesus invites

III. The Confession of Thomas
A. the Deity of Christ
B. the hope of the Gospel

Lesson 4 - Notes