The Twelve Disciples

Thomas

Thomas, or Didymus, means "twin brother". We know very little about this disciple. It is not reported where he lived or who his parents were. Nothing is conveyed about his life and his work.

The little that is known about this disciple can be read in the Gospel of John.

1

We first read about Thomas in John 11:16. To understand this verse well, you need to read the entire section from verses 1 to 16.

Your response:

Who died?   .
Where did he live? In   .

2

This village is in Judaea, not far from the 'dangerous' city of Jerusalem, where the leaders of the people were.

Why were the disciples afraid when their teacher wants to go there? (Verse 8)

Your response:

  • there
  • the Lord.
  • the Jews
  • that
  • wanted to stone
  • Because they knew,
3

And yet Jesus wants to go to Bethany to Lazarus. What then does Thomas say to the other disciples? (Verse 16)

Your response:

Thomas therefore,
to his fellow disciples,
that we may
die with him. (John 11:16)
called Didymus, said
Let us also go,
4

Here is a description of how Thomas might have assessed the situation:

Your response:

Thomas is pessimistic,
But whatever may happen, Thomas
He wants to stay with Him, even
for he believes that they must all die.
if it should cost him his life.
will not abandon his Lord!

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