Why Did The Disciples Believe?

Aug 21, 2024 on my website

My Book: "Then Jesus Said…." A First-Century View of the Parables

Scripture is:

Psalm 8:2
You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength, silencing your enemies and all who oppose you.

Matthew 21:16
“Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, “ ‘From the lips of children and infants you, Lord, have called forth your praise’?”

John 20:24-29
24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus[fn]), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” 26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” 28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis

[davidmacon]

Never thought about it like that before!

[dobbsarts]

Thanks for this message. For the record "I believe Jesus Christ IS the son of the Living God!! I confess Him today and everyday as my personal savior!"