Doubting Thomas

  When Jesus appeared to the disciples, showed them his wounds, and ate fish as proof that he was alive, somehow Thomas was not with them.  Despite the eyewitness accounts of the others, Thomas was not convinced that Jesus had risen.  "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it," Thomas exclaimed (John 20:25).
  Fast forward a week.  All of the disciples had locked themselves into the same house as before, but this time Thomas is present.  Jesus once again materializes before them and says, "Peace be with you!"  Jesus knows what Thomas has said about touching him, so he urges Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands.  Reach out your hand and put it into my side.  Stop doubting and believe."
  For reflection:  Watch this video from tale2tell (under 7 minutes)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPO2unN31lc

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