Small Group Discussion

Key Takeaways: “The Road to Relationship with Jesus”

• Starts with DOUBT
• Needs a season of DISCOVERY
• Leads to a DEVOTED trust in Jesus

Discussion Questions:

1. How does the image of God engraving us on the palms of His hands change your understanding of His commitment to you, especially in light of the crucifixion?
2. Thomas doubted Jesus based on past painful experiences. What past experiences have shaped your own doubts about God, and how might those be different from who God actually is?
3. We suggested that doubt can be a good starting point if it leads to digging deeper. How has your own doubt or skepticism led you to discover more truth about Jesus?
4. Why do you think Jesus kept the scars in His hands after resurrection rather than appearing in a completely unmarred body?
5. We mentioned that facts are not enough for faith, using examples like tobacco warnings and phone addiction. What does it actually take to move from knowing facts about Jesus to trusting Him with your life?
6. How does the vulnerability of Thomas asking to see Jesus’ hands compare to the vulnerability required of us to truly surrender to Christ?
7. What does it mean that Jesus walked through locked doors to reach Thomas? How does this challenge the ways we try to keep Jesus at a distance in our own lives?
8. We described how Thomas went from doubting to dying as a martyr for Jesus. What kind of encounter with Christ would it take to transform someone so completely?
9. Jesus said blessed are those who believe without seeing His hands. How can we cultivate faith in what we cannot physically see or touch?
10. We described being on the chair with eyes closed as a vulnerable position requiring trust. What specific area of your life is God asking you to take that leap of faith and trust His hands?