Like the Disciples, Sometimes We Have Doubts
And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Mt 28:17–20). (2016). Crossway Bibles.
The Bible is sometimes shockingly honest. Jesus has just conquered sin and death. He’s invited His disciples to touch His side and eat along with Him. Rightly, they worship Him…but some doubted. They doubted?!?!?!? They’re literally face to face with the risen King…and some doubted.
Like the disciples, we worship Jesus. Like the disciples, we have come to know and believe that He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. He has the Words of Life; where else would we go? And like the disciples, sometimes we have doubts.
Are you in a season of doubt? Of faith-filled worship? Of struggle? Of joyful victory?
No matter what season you are in, remember the Lord’s command to make disciples. Baptize them. Train them to observe all of the Lord’s commands…including the one to make disciples! Tell them to remember Jesus; He’s with His people, all the time, no matter what, until the end.
He loves His people.
One of the great things about being an Ohio Baptist is the support. Are you going through a tough time? Help is just an email or phone call away. There are amazing resources in our state to help church leaders who are struggling. We can help you remember the mercy of the Lord, and we can help you proclaim the Word of Christ in your community so that lost people can hear and respond to the Gospel! You can always reach me at president@scbo.org.
Grace and Peace,
Adam Pursel
SCBO President
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Mt 28:17–20). (2016). Crossway Bibles.
The Bible is sometimes shockingly honest. Jesus has just conquered sin and death. He’s invited His disciples to touch His side and eat along with Him. Rightly, they worship Him…but some doubted. They doubted?!?!?!? They’re literally face to face with the risen King…and some doubted.
Like the disciples, we worship Jesus. Like the disciples, we have come to know and believe that He is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. He has the Words of Life; where else would we go? And like the disciples, sometimes we have doubts.
Are you in a season of doubt? Of faith-filled worship? Of struggle? Of joyful victory?
No matter what season you are in, remember the Lord’s command to make disciples. Baptize them. Train them to observe all of the Lord’s commands…including the one to make disciples! Tell them to remember Jesus; He’s with His people, all the time, no matter what, until the end.
He loves His people.
One of the great things about being an Ohio Baptist is the support. Are you going through a tough time? Help is just an email or phone call away. There are amazing resources in our state to help church leaders who are struggling. We can help you remember the mercy of the Lord, and we can help you proclaim the Word of Christ in your community so that lost people can hear and respond to the Gospel! You can always reach me at president@scbo.org.
Grace and Peace,
Adam Pursel
SCBO President
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