Doubt (Part 2) Dealing with Doubt (Part 2)

Teen Topics Teen Topics Dealing with Doubt (Part 2) Dealing with Doubt (Part 2)

In our previous lesson, we saw that many times doubt is a In our previous lesson, we saw that many times doubt is a result of legitimate questions we may have concerning our result of legitimate questions we may have concerning our faith. Today, let’s look at how God responds to our doubt. faith. Today, let’s look at how God responds to our doubt. Does God get angry with us? Or is it possible that God could Does God get angry with us? Or is it possible that God could use our doubt for good? use our doubt for good?

How God Looks at Those Who Have Doubts How God Looks at Those Who Have Doubts

Read the story of Thomas in John 20:24-28, and then answer Read the story of Thomas in John 20:24-28, and then answer the following questions: the following questions:  Describe the doubt that Thomas had: Thomas questioned  Describe the doubt that Thomas had: ______whether Jesus had really raised from the dead. ______ How did Jesus respond to his doubt? He was not upset or  How did Jesus respond to his doubt? ______angry, rather He showed kindness and patience. ______ How do you believe Jesus viewed Thomas’ doubt? He  How do you believe Jesus viewed Thomas’ doubt? ______understood that Thomas had a legitimate question, and that ______Thomas truly wanted to believe. ______

God does not get angry with our doubt. He does, however, God does not get angry with our doubt. He does, however, desire to give us answers so we can be stronger in our faith. desire to give us answers so we can be stronger in our faith.

Can Doubt Be a Good Thing? Can Doubt Be a Good Thing?

When we think about doubts, we often think of the confusion When we think about doubts, we often think of the confusion and uncertainty that they bring. However, Scriptures says that and uncertainty that they bring. However, Scriptures says that God can take our questions and turn them into something God can take our questions and turn them into something good. Read James 1:5-6 and then consider these questions: good. Read James 1:5-6 and then consider these questions:  What is the negative side of doubting? There is confusion;  What is the negative side of doubting? ______you are pulled in every direction; you are unstable. ______ What is the positive side of doubting? God is willing to give  What is the positive side of doubting? ______us wisdom; He will give us the answers we are looking for. ______ How can doubting be a good thing? It can cause us to think  How can doubting be a good thing? ______through issues and come to conclusions, which give us confidence ______and a stronger faith. ______

When doubt creeps in, we must be willing to search for the When doubt creeps in, we must be willing to search for the truth. As God reveals the answers to us, we can find confi- truth. As God reveals the answers to us, we can find confidence in His truth and our faith will be made stronger. dence in His truth and our faith will be made stronger. Teen Topics Teen Topics Dealing with Doubt (Part 2) Dealing with Doubt (Part 2)

How God Looks at Those Who Have Doubts How God Looks at Those Who Have Doubts

Read the story of Thomas in John 20:24-28, and then answer Read the story of Thomas in John 20:24-28, and then answer the following questions: the following questions:  Describe the doubt that Thomas had: Thomas questioned  Describe the doubt that Thomas had: Thomas questioned whether Jesus had really raised from the dead. whether Jesus had really raised from the dead.  How did Jesus respond to his doubt? He was not upset or  How did Jesus respond to his doubt? He was not upset or angry, rather He showed kindness and patience. angry, rather He showed kindness and patience.  How do you believe Jesus viewed Thomas’ doubt? He  How do you believe Jesus viewed Thomas’ doubt? He understood that Thomas had a legitimate question, and that understood that Thomas had a legitimate question, and that Thomas truly wanted to believe. Thomas truly wanted to believe.

Can Doubt Be a Good Thing? Can Doubt Be a Good Thing?

When we think about doubts, we often think of the confusion When we think about doubts, we often think of the confusion and uncertainty that they bring. However, Scriptures says that and uncertainty that they bring. However, Scriptures says that God can take our questions and turn them into something God can take our questions and turn them into something good. Read James 1:5-6 and then consider these questions: good. Read James 1:5-6 and then consider these questions:  What is the negative side of doubting? There is confusion;  What is the negative side of doubting? There is confusion; you are pulled in every direction; you are unstable. you are pulled in every direction; you are unstable.  What is the positive side of doubting? God is willing to give  What is the positive side of doubting? God is willing to give us wisdom; He will give us the answers we are looking for. us wisdom; He will give us the answers we are looking for.  How can doubting be a good thing? It can cause us to think  How can doubting be a good thing? It can cause us to think through issues and come to conclusions, which give us confidence through issues and come to conclusions, which give us confidence and a stronger faith. and a stronger faith.

How God Looks at Those Who Have Doubts How God Looks at Those Who Have Doubts

Read the story of Thomas in John 20:24-28, and then answer Read the story of Thomas in John 20:24-28, and then answer the following questions: the following questions:  Describe the doubt that Thomas had: ______ Describe the doubt that Thomas had: ______ How did Jesus respond to his doubt? ______ How did Jesus respond to his doubt? ______ How do you believe Jesus viewed Thomas’ doubt? ______ How do you believe Jesus viewed Thomas’ doubt? ______

Can Doubt Be a Good Thing? Can Doubt Be a Good Thing?