Sermon Outline:

1. Because Jesus rose from the dead, those who trust in His Word have forgiveness of sins
2. The Apostles did not merely believe, they were eyewitnesses of his resurrection
3. Trusting in the eye-witnessed saving actions of Jesus gives you life.

Family Discussion Questions:

1. What was the first thing that Jesus said to the disciples when he met them after he rose from the dead? Why would this have been sweet for them?
2. What promise did Jesus make to the disciples during that visit that are made to every other Christian?
3. Why was it important that Thomas actually see and touch Jesus after He rose?
4. What was Thomas' reaction when He saw the risen Jesus?
5. What promises did Jesus make during those two visits which are even for people who are not Apostles?
6. How does this passage show us that Christianity is not about believing in spite of the evidence?
7. How does this passage warn those who claim to be forgiven Christians but who reject the teaching of the Apostles?
8. What does this passage say to Christians who do not feel peace with God?
9. What does this passage teach us about how a person gets "saved"?
10. What does it mean to "have life in Jesus' name?"