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April 23, 2017\nby Pastor Jeff Alexander\nJohn 20:19-31\n\nWhen the disciples see their risen Lord, they are overjoyed. He stands among them. He speaks to them. He sends them. Filled with His Spirit, they go out to bring forgiveness to all the world. There\u2019s only one problem: Thomas, one of the Twelve, wasn\u2019t with the others when they first saw the risen Jesus. Thomas demands to see and touch Jesus for himself before he will believe. Jesus graciously accommodates Thomas\u2019 demands and appears again, on the Sunday after Easter. \u201cStop doubting and believe,\u201d He says. Thomas sees. Thomas touches. Thomas believes. And he confesses, \u201cMy Lord and my God!\u201d As Jesus blesses us with His presence in Word and Sacrament, may we do the same. \n\nVisit us at moconnect.org!