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Unit 6 • Following Jesus

Thomas

Bringing honest questions to the risen Jesus

Thomas showed loyal courage, asked honest questions, struggled to believe the resurrection report, and then made one of Scripture’s clearest confessions about Jesus.

Who Was Thomas?

The disciple who moved from doubt to worship.

Thomas was one of the twelve and was also called Didymus, meaning twin. When Jesus decided to return toward danger in Judea, Thomas courageously urged the disciples to go with Him. During the Last Supper, Thomas admitted he did not understand where Jesus was going. His question led to Jesus’ great answer: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Thomas was absent when Jesus first appeared after the resurrection and said he needed physical evidence. Eight days later, Jesus came again and invited Thomas to examine His wounds. Thomas responded, “My Lord and my God.”

Read Together

Read, listen, and explore the story

Read each KJV passage, open the matching NKJV audio book, then use the child-friendly retelling to help young readers understand what happened.

Each listening button opens the matching individual NKJV book link from TGCN’s Audio Bible page.

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Key Truth

Jesus is not afraid of honest questions; He calls us to examine the truth and trust Him as Lord and God.

The Story

God carries His promise forward.

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Loyal courage

Thomas was ready to follow Jesus toward danger even before he understood everything.

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An honest question

Thomas admitted confusion, and Jesus answered by pointing to Himself.

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Struggling with testimony

Thomas found the other disciples’ resurrection report difficult to believe.

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A clear confession

Meeting the risen Jesus moved Thomas from uncertainty to worship.

What Can We Learn?

Truth for everyday life

Honesty

We can bring real questions to Jesus instead of pretending.

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Evidence

Christian faith rests on truthful witness to the risen Christ.

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Patience

Jesus met Thomas personally while still calling him to believe.

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Worship

The right response to Jesus is “My Lord and my God.”

Memory Verse • KJV

“And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.”
John 20:28

Think About It

Wonder together

  1. When did Thomas show courage?
  2. What answer did Jesus give his question?
  3. Why did Thomas struggle to believe?
  4. What did he say when he saw Jesus?

Family Discussion

Bring the lesson home

Remember

Write down one honest question about faith.

Practice

Identify a trusted adult or Bible passage that can help explore it.

Respond

Say Thomas’s confession together as worship.

Activity

Question-to-Confession Card

Fold a card in half. Write a real question inside and “My Lord and my God” on the front as a reminder to seek truth with faith.

You’ll need: paper and a pen or markers.

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Explore Together

Retell the adventure

Use the four reading cards above to retell Thomas’s story. Draw one picture for each moment.

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Thomas Activity Pack

Printables are coming soon

These numbered spaces are ready for original or properly licensed artwork and activities.

TH-001

Coloring Page

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TH-002

Story Sequence Activity

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TH-003

Promise Activity

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TH-004

Faith in Action Sheet

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TH-005

Word Search

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TH-006

Maze

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TH-007

Memory Verse Sheet

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TH-008

Family Discussion Page

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Bible Truth Matching Game

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Completion Certificate

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Prayer

Let’s pray together

Dear risen Jesus, thank You for welcoming honest questions and giving trustworthy evidence. Lead us into truth, strengthen our faith, and teach us to confess with Thomas that You are our Lord and our God. Amen.

Adventure Passport

Your journey through God’s story

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