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Thomas the Apostle Lesson

Bible Class: LEARNING FROM JESUS The Master Teacher

Thomas––The man who became convinced by doubting. PDF file.

––HE HAD GREAT COURAGE BUT TENDED TO SEE THE WORST OUTCOME

1. What did Thomas say to the other disciples? (Jn 11:1-16) What does this tell you about his faith?

2. Why do some tend to see the worst rather than the best outcome? How was Thomas like this?

3. Does this change the “doubting Thomas” stereotype he has been labeled with?

––HE WANTED TO UNDERSTAND BUT COULD NOT SEE PAST THE CROSS

4. Why can we be thankful Thomas asked Jesus this question? (John 14:1–6)

5. What can we learn from the answer Jesus gave? How is this truth difficult to grasp for so many?

6. How does unmet expectations and unanswered questions affect our faith?

––HE WANTED TO BELIEVE BUT COULD NOT SEE PAST THE GRAVE

7. How might it be difficult to realize Jesus must die before He can become King?

8. Why would Thomas say this? (John 20:24-25)

9. How is a person’s faith affected when they separate themselves from other believers? (20:24)

––HE BECAME A MAN OF FAITH, CONVICTION AND DEVOTION TO CHRIST

10. Is it wrong to have doubts? Is our faith a “blind faith” or a faith based on evidence? (20:24ff)

11. What does this reveal about Jesus who was willing to show Thomas the evidence? (20:26-28)

12. What is the blessing Jesus gives, and who is it given to? (20:29)

A Leper Cleansed

Lesson 6 in a series on the miracles of Jesus. Sunday, April 5, 2020.
AUDIO and VIDEO

Touching the untouchable and curing the incurable.

Click Here for the VIDEO version that includes the Lesson Slides.

Click Here for the PDF text of the lesson

Dear brothers and sisters, Grace and peace to you all. I hope you are all healthy and safe as we are separated from one another due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus quarantine. Although we are separated physically we are together in spirit. This is an opportunity to “be still and know” (Psalm 46) the promises of God, and look to Him for strength.
I send the following study materials for growing in faith, love and good works. The following links provide a sermon for Sunday, a new Bible lesson and a bulletin article.

Sermon: THE MIRACLES OF JESUS: A Leper Cleansed (See above).
Bible lesson: LEARNING FROM JESUS The Master Teacher, The Apostle Thomas
Bulletin article for learning and encouragement: Calm Enough to Consider

Please remember to call, text, email or send cards to one another and learn the needs of one another. Let me know if you have any technical problems accessing these materials on the website.
May God bless you and keep you and give you peace!

Bill Turner

The Compassion of Christ

Lesson 5 from a series on the miracles of Jesus (Mark 1:29–34) AUDIO

We are saved to serve (Sunday March 29, 2020)

We are Saved to Serve

Sermon Text PDF File: MIRACLES5-CompassionofChrist

Make your own unleavened bread from home

A dear sister of the congregation shared the recipe she has used for years for making unleavened bread at home using the same ingredients and instructions from the book of Leviticus (Leviticus 2:4–5).
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Thank you for sharing this Josie 🙂

Coronavirus Update

“Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.” (3 John 2)

Dear Brethren,

As you know there is a deadly virus that has spread across the world to the point that we are now under a “stay at home” quarantine order for the entire state of Oregon. Other states have similar lock downs in place and many congregations are prohibited from gathering as assemblies by state order for fear of spreading the virus.

The reason quarantines are in place is because the world now recognizes that it stops the spread of a contagion from passing from one person to the next. This should be no surprise to us as Bible students because it was God who issued the first instructions of a quarantine in Leviticus chapters 13 and 14. The world is practicing the same principle of quarantine God instructed over 3,000 yrs ago –– simply because it works.

Even those who were exposed were restricted from observing the passover feast until the following month (Numbers 9:6-11). Some have already been in self-quarantine due to susceptibility or possible exposure situations. The good news is that currently none of our congregation have been found to be infected.

The state of Oregon has issued a stay at home order restricting assemblies until it is safe, in order to save lives. The men of the congregation were unanimous in the decision to postpone worship services and classes at the building, in order for everyone to worship from home, until the order is lifted or circumstances improve to allow assembly. This is not a government oppression of faith because it is an order enforced on all citizens, not just churches. It is unfortunate but necessary since one person could infect the entire congregation, which would force everyone to stay home regardless, but under much worse circumstances. This is the very reason God gave instructions for quarantine to Israel in the Old Testament.

This Sunday will not be the same because we are unable to assemble together to worship and praise God together. However, God knows the heart, and we will each be able to worship from home, separated by distance but together in spirit. I will post a new sermon for each Sunday at: jstchurchofchrist.com under the sermon section of the website. I will continue working at the church building to prepare Bible class lessons and sermons.

We are all in this together. Get your directories out and remember to phone, text, email or write to encourage one another. Spread the word if anyone needs any help. Please pray for one another, for those infected, for families affected and for the nation and the Church the world over.

“The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.” (Numbers 6:24-26)

Bill Turner