What Thomas Missed By His Absence

Text: John 20:19-24

 I. What Thomas missed by his absence.
    A. Fellowship and encouragement of his brethren.
    B. Seeing with his own eyes the risen Lord.
    C. Hearing the Lord’s words “peace by with you.” Verses 19, 
       21
    D. Having his mind opened to understand the Scriptures. 
       Luke 24:44-48
    E. The Lord’s commission. John 20:21; Luke 24:47
    F. Receiving of the Holy Spirit. John 20:22
    G. Having faith produced in his heart. John 20:24-25, 27-28

II. What Christians miss by their absence.
    A. Fellowship and encouragement of their brethren.
    B. Being in the presence of Jesus. Matthew 18:20
    C. The blessing of worship.
       1. Acts 17:24-25
       2. John 4:23-24
    D. An opportunity to better understand the Scriptures.
       1. Ephesians 5:17
       2. 1 Corinthians 14:20
       3. Ephesians 3:1-5
       4. Colossians 2:2
    E. Spiritual Growth and Development.
       1. Ephesians 2:19-20; 4:15; 6:10-20
       2. 2 Thessalonians 1:3
       3. 1 Peter 2:2
       4. 2 Peter 3:17-18
    F. The opportunity to set a good example and be an influence 
       for good.
       1. Romans 14:7-8
       2. 1 Timothy 4:12
       3. Matthew 5:14-16
       4. 1 Peter 2:12
    G. The opportunity to “do more than others.”
       1. Matthew 5:47
       2. Matthew 5:20
       3. 1 Corinthians 15:58
    H. An opportunity to watch and be ready.
       1. Matthew 24:42-44
       2. Matthew 25:1-13
       3. Mark 13:32-37

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