Series: Now Live

Jesus comes back to Peter to bring restoration to his heart, commissions him to a life that would never shrink back again and forever live boldly in Jesus’ name.

Jesus is calling Thomas to come out of his unbelief and truly live in the freedom of resurrection life. Do you have unbelief that Jesus is calling you out of today? Be encouraged by this story of Thomas and the words Jesus left us; “Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.”

What do we do with our questions and doubt?  In this story, we see the community of faith make space for Thomas to be a faithful doubter.  He is allowed to bring his doubts to Jesus, and discover the truth of the resurrection that leads to life.

Mary Magdalene experienced the intimate and transcendent Jesus. By the cross and resurrection we are given that same opportunity to know God in this way and then commissioned to tell everyone!

Resurrection is not just a one time event; it is intended to lead us into an entirely different kind of life – it transforms everything! Mary is one such person – her faith died on Friday, but her love kept her in the game and resulted in her becoming the first witness of the Resurrection. Resurrection Life is, for her and us, a life on Mission!