Text: John 20:19-29

Title:  "[Not] Seeing is Believing"

Theme: In the days following the resurrection, the disciples were trying to put the pieces together to make sense of this new reality they were living in.  As Jesus would show himself to them and share insights with them, their faith and confidence grew - with the exception of one: Thomas.  It wasn't until 8 days after the resurrection that he finally surrendered his heart over in faith - but not until after Seeing it with his own eyes - like the others.  To this, Jesus says, "You believe because you have seen - Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe."  That's us!  We are blessed when we walk by faith not by sight.  We'll talk about what it means to believe in - and walk in - faith in the resurrection of Jesus.