John 20:19-31: Reach Out Your Hand

Houston's First Baptist Church

This is the familiar story of the startling way Jesus revealed himself to the disciples after His resurrection, especially Thomas. We all know him as doubting Thomas. Jesus gives conclusive proof of his resurrection. Jesus in His resurrected body gives the disciples and us five things. He doesn’t give us new teaching, the teaching that has been given is complete, but there are things Jesus wants us to have. That’s set against the backdrop of Thomas who is unable to believe that Jesus appeare…