Doubting Thomas

Thomas the Apostle is best known for his post-resurrection encounter with Jesus Christ in John 20:24-29. In this famous Bible passage, Doubting Thomas learns the reality that Jesus is Alive! Use this powerful Bible story to teach kids about faith in your children’s ministry, Sunday School, or kids church lessons. See more Doubting Thomas ideas on Sunday School Works!

John 20:26-29 ESV Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Sunday School Lesson on Doubting Thomas (John 20:19-31) Blessed to Believe

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Children are often trusting, but they sometimes have difficulty understanding what it means to believe things without seeing them. They don’t have a solid handle on abstract concepts and need to see and experience to fully comprehend. It’s important for faith teachers to communicate to kids that God is very real and loves us, even though we cannot see Him with our eyes or touch Him with our hands. This lesson explains to kids that we sometimes

Doubting Thomas Bible Craft Ideas

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Thomas is notorious for insisting that he see Jesus before believing he truly rose from the grave. He got his wish and was permitted to thrust his hands in the wounds of Christ…however, Jesus promised that those who have not seen and still believe are considered “blessed.” These crafts celebrate the fact that we “walk by faith, not by sight” and our hope is in the word of God. An “evidence bag” can be used for Bible

Children’s Ministry Lesson: Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Doubting Thomas (John 20:19-31)

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Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach students about faith and how Jesus appeared to the doubting disciple in John 20:19-31. Needed: Bibles, a list of statements for a true/false game Lesson Introduction Game: The Unbelievable Divide students into two teams. You’ll read a list of statements, and they have to vote as a team whether they believe each of your statements or not. The team with the most correct answers wins. Here are some statements

Faith Object Lesson on Doubting Thomas (John 20:19-31)

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This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids about faith in Jesus. It’s based on John 20:19-31 and tells the Story of Doubting Thomas for children. Download the teachers notes, watch our Children’s Message example, and gather your supplies. Then you’re ready to share this message in your church next Sunday! Children’s Message: Believing the Unseen Doubting Thomas and Hope in Times of Fear   Main Objective: This message pairs an ancient story with a current event. The idea

Doubting Thomas Craft Ideas

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Use these crafts when teaching kids about Doubting Thomas. They work with any John 20:19-31 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. Craft Ideas about Doubting Thomas Craft Ideas for Thomas and the Resurrection  The story of Thomas is an important one to emphasize how as Christians, we put our trust in Jesus despite the fact we cannot see Him physically. It’s a significant

Doubting Thomas Children's Sermon (John 20:19-31) Print & Video

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Jesus is patient with our doubts! In this message from John 20:19-31 children will learn faith can be hard, but our savior is willing to help us believe. Get ready for Sunday – Print this children’s message and watch our teaching example below. Video Example: Doubting Thomas Children’s Sermon Main Objective: It can sometimes be difficult to understand and explain how we know that God’s word is true. Kids and adults all wrestle with doubts. This message

Doubting Thomas Sunday School Lesson (John 20:19-31)

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Jesus Walks Through the Walls… No Doubt About it! Tell all About it! He’s alive! So now what?? Once the eggs have been found, chocolate consumed, and bonnets put away, it may seem that Easter loses its thrill. But the empty tomb is only the beginning of the story, and there are important lessons to be gained from events immediately after the resurrection as well as further down the road. This lesson focuses on Christ’s appearances after

Lesson: Knowing Jesus Through… The Sense of Touch (John 20:27)

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Lesson Title:  Knowing Jesus Through the Five Senses: The Sense of Touch Bible Reference: John 19:16-20:31 Target Age Group: Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 45 minutes Focus Verse: “Stop doubting and believe.” John 20:27b Gospel Connection: This lesson uses everyday objects to tell the most important story in the Bible; Jesus’ death and resurrection. In John 20, Thomas refused to believe that Jesus had truly returned until he touched Jesus’ hands and felt the

Doubting Thomas Coloring Pages

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In this coloring sheet, Thomas is pictured bowing down before the risen Jesus. He is not longer in doubt, but knows for certain that Christ is Alive! Here is a free coloring page that shows Thomas bowing low before the resurrected Jesus. In this picture he is no longer a doubter but a convinced believer in Christ. This coloring page was sent to use by Carlos Bautista who is a Bible student in the Philippines. This was first made as a

Doubting Thomas Sunday School Worksheet

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Here is a free ‘spot the difference’ worksheet for your Sunday School lessons about Doubting Thomas. It was sent to use from a reader in the Philippines named Carlos Bautista. This activity sheet was used created for their Vacation Bible School, but it would be a helpful addition to your Sunday School lesson. If you enjoy this worksheet, please leave an encouraging comment for Carlos and let him know how you will use it in your ministry.