John 20:19-31

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • Greek Interlinear Bible, ScrTR, ScrTR t, Strong, Parsing, CGTS, CGES id, AV.
  • The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Greek text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition & sermons.
  Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • The Five Gospels Parallels, John W. Marshall, University of Toronto.
  • Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit: The Person and Character of the Founder.
  • "Revealed to Disciples," "The Promised Spirit," The Jesus Database, an online annotated inventory of the traditions concerning the life and teachings of Jesus. Dr. Gregory C. Jenks, FaithFutures Foundation.
  • Chapter III, The Epistle of Ignatius to the Smyrnaeans, Ignatius of Antioch (c. 110). (Longer Version only - 4th cent interpolation)
  • I.XVIII.3, III.XVI.5, V.VII.1, V.XXXI.2, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
  • Chapter VII, Adversus Judaeos, Tertullian (c. 198)
  • II.2, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
  • Chapter XVII, On the Soul, Tertullian (c. 210)
  • Chapter XXXIV, On the Resurrection of the Flesh,  Tertullian (c. 211)
  • Chapter XXI, Chapter XXV, Against Praxeas,  Tertullian (c. 213)
  • Chapter II, Chapter XXI, On Modesty, Tertullian (c. 217)
  • I.III.2, 7, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
  • II.LXI, II.LXII, II.LXIII, VII.LI, Against Celsus, Origen (c. 246)
  • On the Unity of the Church, Cyprian of Carthage (c. 250)
  • Epistle LXXV -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 255)
  • Epistle LXXII -- Epistle LXXIV -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 256)
  • From Augustine's Tractates on John:
    • Tractate 121 (20:10-29)
    • Tractate 122 (20:30, 31; 21:1-11)
  • "The Fruit of Faith," John 20:19-31, Martin Luther, c. 1525.
  • "Of True Godliness," John 20:19-31, Martin Luther, c. 1525.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "Either the doors opened to him of their own accord, or the very walls themselves were a passage to him."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "A sight of Christ will gladden the heart of a disciple at any time; and the more we see of Jesus, the more we shall rejoice."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "He breathed on them - New life and vigour, and saith, as ye receive this breath out of my mouth, so receive ye the Spirit out of my fulness: the Holy Ghost influencing you in a peculiar manner, to fit you for your great embassy. This was an earnest of pentecost."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
    • "And when he had so said, he showed them his hands and his side--not only as ocular and tangible evidence of the reality of His resurrection ... but as through "the power of that resurrection" dispensing all His peace to men."
  • "The Evidence of our Lord's Wounds," John 20:27, Charles H. Spurgeon, 1888.
  • From The People's New Testament, B.W. Johnson, 1891.
    • "Perhaps our Lord in glory continues to bear the marks of the cross. Perhaps these will forever, as we gaze in glory, remind us of the story of our redemption."
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, John 20:19-31 (Easter 2B), Richard Carlson, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • "First Thoughts on Year B Gospel Passages in the Lectionary: Easter 2," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "John is not anti-miracle, but he is critical of the focus on the materiality of miracles and Thomas surely approaches that stance. Blessed are those who believe who did not need the proofs (20:29)."
  • Exegetical Notes (Easter 2 ABC) by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
    • "The purpose of this resurrection appearance is not so much to prove the resurrection as it is to send the disciples as Jesus had been sent. Easter is not just coming to a wonderful, inspiring worship service, it is being sent back into the (hostile) world, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to bear witness to the identity of God as revealed in Jesus."
  • "Exegetical Considerations," Easter 2, Richard Carlson, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, Using Greek for Sunday Text Preparations.
    • "What is the theological significance of Jesus’ congratulatory declaration in v. 29b? How does that relate to a theology of faith and the resurrection?"
  • "Marks of Faith," Kate Huey, Weekly Seeds, iucc.org, 2009.
    • "Isn't it reasonable to assume that the disciples might have been just a little bit afraid that this was not all good news? That Jesus might be understandably angry with them for abandoning him, in Peter's case for even denying Jesus three times as he warmed himself by the fire in the courtyard, while his Lord and Savior was questioned by the religious authorities?"
  • "Holy Textures," Understanding the Bible in its own time and in ours, John 20:19-31, David Ewart, 2009.
    • "Malina & Rohrbaugh make two points about the English NRSV translation. The first is that 'believe' in John is better translated as 'believe into.' In John, 'believe' does NOT mean 'hold an opinion about.' 'Believe' means 'trust,' 'bond with,' "be loyal to.' Think, 'I am the vine and you are the branches.' That is what 'believe' means."
  • "Never-Ending Story," Sarah Dylan Breuer, The Christian Century, 2007.
    • "A week after Thomas's missed opportunity, Jesus comes back with a greeting of peace and an invitation to experience the wounded and risen life of the Christ."
  • "Thomas, an Honest Doubter," Gospel Analysis, Sermons from Seattle, Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington. Detailed background and exegesis.
    • "Doubts, questions and skepticism often lead to deeper faith and larger faith."
  • "Resonating with God's Song," Walter Wink, The Christian Century, 1994.
    • "We are just suckers if we let the reigning intellectual fashion decree that the resurrection is unbelievable. What is believable changes from generation to generation."
  • "The Show-Me Disciple," Amy B. Hunter, The Christian Century, 2002. Religion Online.
    • "Doubts and uncertainty frighten us. That’s why we reject Thomas -- he dares to bring doubt into our lives of faith."
  • "A Surprise Appearance," Ken Collins, Ken Collin' Web Site.
    • "So if Jesus didn't penalize Thomas for doubting the resurrection, He certainly won't penalize you if you have misgivings about it. You are not saved by your beliefs but by your faith; by your reliance on Jesus Christ."
  • "Those Who Have Not Seen," James C. Somerville, The Christian Century, 1998. At Religion Online.
    • "As Bultmann would insist, faith and proof are two different things. And as John has explained, these things are not written so that you may have the facts, but so that you may believe."
  • "Mediated through Flesh," Margaret Guenther, The Christian Century, 1995.
    • "Most of us present carefully prepared facades. The self we offer to others is not the product of conscious deception, yet we want no one to disturb the meticulously maintained surface. The message is implicit: Don't look too closely at my wounds, please."
  • John 20:19-31, in Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary's An Exegetical Study of the Common Lectionary, coordinated by Prof. John E. Alsup, features rough translation, disposition, immediate context, broader context, hermeneutical bridge, and contemporary
  • "Jesus Appears," Susan R. Andrews. Commentary from The Christian Century, March, 1999. At Religion Online.
    • "When I was in seminary, Doubting Thomas was my soul mate. Jesus kept "appearing " to my fellow students within the rich stories of the Christian tradition. But like Thomas, I never seemed to be there when Jesus arrived."
  • "Crying Shame," M. Craig Barnes, The Christian Century, 2004.
    • "...we disciples are not called to produce forgiveness. We're called to be the priest pronouncing that which has been produced on the cross."
  • "God's Gift of Peace," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
    • "When the last time you truly felt peaceful?"
  • "My Lord and My God,", Easter to Trinity with the Gospel of John: Bearing Witness to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Paul S. Berge, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1995.
    • "This is the Gospel of John's 'Pentecost' text as Jesus comes among his disciples on the eve of resurrection, bestowing the gift of the Holy Spirit."
  • "Cousin Thomas," Suzanne Guthrie, The Christian Century, 2005.
    • "Like Thomas, I want truth. I don't want a faith of smoke and mirrors."
  • Marginally Mark, by Brian McGowan, Anglican priest in Western Australia.
  • Exegesis, Mark D. Given, Southwest Missouri State University.
  • Second Sunday of Easter, The Church in Mission: Gospel Texts for the Sundays of Easter (Series C), Duane A. Olson, Word & World Texts in Context, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, 1995.
    • "Jesus comes back for Thomas -- he goes out of his way for this one person -- and deals with him where he is, that he may come to believe and that through believing he may have life."
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, John 20:19-31, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "Wherever there is a wound, Christ calls us to find belief by putting our finger there and to energize that belief with a life lived to reveal what is behind the wound."
  • "Seeing (and NOT Seeing) Is Believing," Expository Essay, John 20:19-31, Dr. William R. Long.
    • "Thus, the benefit of believing is that it will enable even greater works to flow."
  • Wellspring of the Gospel, Easter 2B, Catherine McElhinney and Kathryn Turner, Weekly Wellsprings.
  • Commentary by Hall Harris at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
    • "Furthermore there is the imagery of Ezek. 37:1-14, the prophecy concerning the resurrection of the dry bones: there in verse 9 the Son of Man is told to prophesy to the "wind/breath/Spirit" to come and breathe on the corpses, so that they will live again."
  • On Seeing and Believing (John 20:10-31), by Robert Deffinbaugh at the Biblical Studies Foundation.
    • "John is writing this Gospel for those who have never seen the risen Lord. He has selected just a few of the many miraculous signs Jesus performed to demonstrate that Jesus is who He claimed to be, who John proclaims Him to be."
  • "The Holy Spirit, The Force of Forgiveness," Pentecost B, Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel. Adult Study, Children's Story, Family Activity, Support Materials.
    • "How is God's Spirit different from the Force in Star Wars?"
  • Commentary, John 20:19-31 (Easter 2A), Arland J. Hultgren, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
  • "First Thoughts on Year C Gospel Passages in the Lectionary: Easter 2," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Blessed are those who believe who did not need the proofs (20:29). Such miracles and proofs (affirmed by John in 20:30) only make sense if they lead to the real faith which consists in a relationship with God of which 20:31 speaks."
  • "First Thoughts on Year A Gospel Passages in the Lectionary: Easter 2," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "Such miracles and proofs (affirmed by John in 20:30) only make sense if they lead to the real faith which consists in a relationship with God of which 20:31 speaks."
  • John 20:19-23, Day of Pentecost A, Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Commentary, John 20:19-23 (Pentecost A), Karoline Lewis, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
  • "First Thoughts on Year A Gospel Passages in the Lectionary: Pentecost," William Loader, Murdoch University, Uniting Church in Australia.
    • "The life which meets us in brokenness meets us to engage us in itself! That means engagement is the same compassion and poured out love."
  • Exegetical Notes (Pentecost A) by Brian Stoffregen at CrossMarks Christian Resources.
    • "The question has been asked, 'What changed the disciples from fearful (hiding behind locked doors) to fearless witnesses in the world?' One answer is that they had seen the resurrected Jesus -- but only a few had this life-changing experience. Another answer is that they had all been filled with the Holy Spirit."
• Articles & Background:
  • "'As the Father Has Sent Me' Community Dialogues in John 20," David L. Barr, working paper for the American Bible Society, not for citation without permission.
    • "This note argues that rhetorical canons supply new evidence for the thesis that the Fourth Gospel has two endings, the original (20,30-31) and one that was added later (21,25)."
  • "A Note on the Two Endings of John," Michael Martin, Biblica, 2006.
  • "How to Be a Disciple," Dallas Willard. Adapted from The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering our Hidden Life in God. Reprinted in The Christian Century, 1998. At Religion OnLine.
    • "But on the other hand, it could well prove to be a major turning point in our life if we would ... ask ourselves if we really do intend to be life students of Jesus. Do we really intend to do and be all of the high things we profess to believe in? Have we decided to do them? When did we decide it? And how did we implement that decision?"
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  • Andrews, Susan R., "Jesus Appears," The Christian Century, 1999.
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  • Barnes, M. Craig, "Crying Shame," The Christian Century, 2004.
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  • Berge, Paul S., "Easter to Trinity with the Gospel of John: Bearing Witness to Father, Son and Holy Spirit," Word & World, 1998.
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  • Breuer, Sarah Dylan, "Never-Ending Story," The Christian Century, 2007.
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  • Bridgford, Kim, "Doubting Thomas," The Christian Century, 2006. (Poetry)
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  • Brown, Raymond E., "The Resurrection in John 20 -- A Series of Diverse Reactions," Worship, 1990.
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  • Brown, Rebecca Pugh, "Preaching Justice and Mercy: Reflections on the Lectionary Readings for April," The Living Pulpit, 2007. (See also "Atonement," issue focus of The Living Pulpit, 16.2, 2007.)
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  • Burghardt, William, S.J., "Gospel Joy, Christian Joy," The Living Pulpit, 1996. (see Joy issue focus of The Living Pulpit 5.4, 1996.)
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  • Byrne, Brendan, "The Faith of the Beloved Disciple and the Community in John 20," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1985.
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  • Carson, D.A., "The Purpose of the Fourth Gospel: John 20:31 Reconsidered," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1987.
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  • Carson, D.A., "Syntactical and Text-Critical Observations on John 20:30-31: One More Round on the Purpose of the Fourth Gospel," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2005.
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  • Clayton, Kimberly L., "The Easter Texts: Getting Hold (or not) of Easter," Currents in Theology and Mission, 2007.
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  • Fuller, Reginald H., "From Exegesis to Sermon Composition: John 20:19-23," Interpretation, 1978.
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  • Goodman, Liz, "Easter Sermon," Journal for Preachers, 2009.
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  • Grant, Kristen Bargeron, "No Joke," The Christian Century, 2003.
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  • Guenther, Margaret, "Mediated through Flesh," The Christian Century, 1995.
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  • Guthrie, Suzanne, "Cousin Thomas," The Christian Century, 2005.
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  • Hägerland, Tobias, "The Power of Prophecy: A Septuaginal Echo in John 20:19-23," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2009.
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  • Harstine, Stan, "Un-Doubting Thomas: Recognition Scenes in the Ancient World," Perspectives in Religious Studies, 2006.
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  • Hauerwas, Stanley, "Embodied Memory," Journal for Preachers, 1996. (Sermon)
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  • Hays, Richard B., "Fingering the Evidence," The Christian Century, 1992.
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  • Hunter, Amy B., "The Show-Me Disciple," The Christian Century, 2002.
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  • Johnson, Jimmie D., "God and the Chaos Monster," Journal for Preachers, 2007. Sermon.
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  • Lee, Dorothy A., "Partnership in Easter Faith: The Role of Mary Magdalene and Thomas in John 20," Journal for the Study of the New Testament, 1995.
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  • Lose, David J., "Realities Old and New," Journal for Preachers, 2007. (Sermon)
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  • Manteufel, Thomas, "The Second Sunday of Easter," Concordia Journal, 1985.
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  • Mantey, Julius Robert, "Distorted Translations in John 20:23; Matthew 16:18-19 and 18:18," Review & Expositor, 1981.
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  • Mantey, Julius R., "Evidence that the Perfect Tense in John 20:23 and Matthew 16:19 is Mistranslated," Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 1973.
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  • Marty, Peter W., "A Change in Perception," The Christian Century, 1996.
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  • O'Brien, Kelli, "Written That You May Believe: John 20 and Narrative Rhetoric," The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2005.
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  • Olson, Duane A., "The Church in Mission: Gospel Texts for the Sundays after Easter (Series C)," Word & World, 1995.
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  • Pierce, Brian J., O.P., "Prophets of the Shalom of God," The Living Pulpit, 2006.
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  • Pretlove, John, "John 20:22--Help from Dry Bones?" Criswell Theological Review, 2005.
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  • Rohrig, Byron, L., "Believing Thomas," The Christian Century, 1987.
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  • Ross, J.M., "Further Unnoticed Points in the Text of the New Testament," Novum Testamentum, 2003. (Section on John 20:25 begins on page 216.)
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  • Somerville, James G., "Those Who Have Not Seen," The Christian Century, 1998.
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  • Stortz, Martha Ellen, "Indwelling Christ, Indwelling Christians: Living as Marked," Currents in Theology and Mission, 2007.
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  • Suggit, John, "The Eucharistic Significance of John 20:19-29," Journal of Theology for Southern Africa, 1976.
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  • van Rossum, Joost, "The 'Johannine Pentecost': John 20:22 in Modern Exegesis and in Orthodox Theology," St Vladimir's Theological Quarterly, 1991.
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  • Willard, Dallas, "How to Be a Disciple," The Christian Century, 1998.
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  • Wink, Walter, "Resonating with God's Song," The Christian Century, 1994.
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• Reviews:
• Sermons:
  • "Dealing with Mystery," the Rev. Dr. Laura Mendenhall, Day 1, 2009.
  • "On Chocolate Chip Cookies and Dirty Water and Being Church in a Shrinking World," the Rev. Dr. Rob Nash, Day 1, 2008.
  • "Realities Old and New," the Rev. Dr. David Lose, Day 1, 2008.
  • "Doubt -- The Prelude to Faith," the Rev. Dr. William L. Self, Day 1, 2007.
  • Easter 2C, James Mueller, April 15, 2007, Goettinger Predigten: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
  • "My Hands, My Feet," David Andrus, 2006, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
  • "Must We See to Believe?" the Rev. Dr. Wyvetta Bullock, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2006.
  • "Why I Am a Christian," Day of Pentecost - 15 May 2005, David Zersen, Göttinger Predigten im Internet: Every Sunday Sermons based on the RCL by a team of Lutheran theologians/ pastors.
  • "The Everlasting Breath of Jesus," John Killinger, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2004.
  • "A Willingness to Believe," F. Robert Tafel, Cambridge Swedenborg Chapel, Cambridge, MA.
  • "Can I Get a Witness?" the Rev. Jonathan Holston, Day 1, 2004.
  • "Hand-Witness Testimony," the Rev. Dr. Catherine Taylor, Day 1, 2003.
  • Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington - Sermons from Seattle:
    • "Thomas the Doubter"
    • "Thomas, An Honest Doubter"
  • "Fleeing or Engaging the World?" the Rev. Mark Hanson, 30 Good Minutes, Chicago Sunday Evening Club, 2004.
  • "Picking Up the Pieces - When It Hurts Too Much to Hope," John Jewell, 2000.
  • "Faith and Uncertainty," Paul Tillich. From The New Being (1955), at Religion OnLine.
  • "Experiencing Jesus' Aliveness Through Believing," the Rev. Dr. Isaiah Jones, Day 1, 2001.
  • "Behind Closed Doors," the Rev. Duane Steele, Day 1, 1997.
  • "Do You Remember What It Was Like?" L. Gregory Bloomquist, Saint Paul University, Ottawa.
  • Father Andrew M. Greeley, "Priest, Author, Sociologist," Commentary and Homily, 2004.
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• With Children:
  • "Easter at Pooh Corner," Talks to Children, Rev. Donald McCorkindale, Dalgety Parish Church, Fife, Scotland.
  • "Forgiveness," "Thomas," "Doubting Thomas," Fr. Max Bowers, Kid's Church.
  • "Believe It or Not!" and "May I See Some Identification, Please?" Charles Kirkpatrick, Sermons4kids.com.
  • "Without a Doubt," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
  • Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.:
    • "Jesus Tells the Disciples What To Do"
    • "Jesus Visits His Disciples, but Thomas Needs Proof"
    • "Jesus Finds a Solid Rock"
  • "Thomas Doubts," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
  • John 19-21 Crossword, Don Crownover's Bible Puzzles.
  • Doubting Thomas Word Search, Charles Kirkpatrick, sermons4kids.com.
• Drama:
  • "Mr. Sherlock Holmes' Reason to Believe," Michelle Pitman, dramatix.
  • "Blessed Are They," Darryl McCollum, dramatix.
  • "Vision Beyond the Eyes," David S. Lampel, His Company.
  • "A Practical Faith," David S. Lampel, His Company.
  • "Thomas the Skeptic," Jane and Mark Lewis, Potted Jam.
  • "What We Have Seen and Heard," from A Certain Jesus by Jose Ignacio and Maria Lopez Vigil. Ideal for catechetical and liturgical dramatization of today's gospel. Claretian Publications.
  • "The Voice of Thomas," Theresa Coleman, Reverend Mommy's Random Thoughts.
• Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
  • Clip Art, John 20:19, John 20:22, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
  • Clip Art Images: John 20:19-31, John 20:19-31, John 20:19-31, John 20:19-31, Misioneros Del Sagrado Corazón en el Perú.
  • Images for this week's readings, Pitts Theology Library Digital Image Archive.
  • John 20:19-31, John 20:19-31, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-29, Liturgical Drawing, Maria d.c. Zamora, Claretian Resources, Philippines. ("Download and use these for free.")
  • John 20:19-31, at Cerezo Barredo's weekly gospel illustration. Liberation emphasis.
  • Clip Art, Julius Schnoor von Carolsfeld woodcuts, World Mission Collection, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
  • Super Doubting, Bailed Gag, Reverend Fun Cartoon, gospelcom.net. Check for printing permissions at right-hand side of destination page.
  • Doubting Thomas PowerPoint Slide Masters. Henry Martin, sermons4kids.com.
  • Commercial Site: "Doubting Thomas Film," The Work of the People.
• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: John 20:19, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • "Your Love in Every Tongue," "Resurrection Power," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
  • Hymnal Scripture References, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • Crown Him With Many Crowns
    • Love Divine
• Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
  • Resurrection
  • Thomas 
• Literary References & Expressions:
  • "The Sale of Saint Thomas," Lascelles Abercrombie, at The Poetry Archives @emule.com.
• Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
  • Resurrection
  • Faith
  • Seeing/Not Seeing
• The above links are for the study of specifically John's resurrection account. See also Study Links and Resources for the general Accounts of Jesus' Resurrection
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of John