The Apostle Thomas, also known as “Doubting Thomas,” has been criticized over the centuries for his reluctance to acknowledge the resurrection of Jesus without physical evidence. After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to the disciples while they were hiding in a room, but Thomas was not with them at that time. Later, the other disciples reported the event to Thomas, but he wouldn’t believe them – it was too farfetched. But the next week, while Thomas was present in the room with the other disciples, Jesus appeared again, and Jesus gave Thomas the opportunity to test the validity of his resurrection as much as he needed.

Although many have criticized Thomas for demanding proof, most of us can sympathize with his response to the claim that Jesus had been resurrected. This was a highly unusual claim which would be hard to accept without some kind of evidence. Join us this Sunday as we consider Thomas’s response and reflect on our own response to the claim that Christ is risen.