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.”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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.
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