Is believing in Christianity like believing in a fairy tale? This is a question from intellectual doubt. And the good news is that God helps us deal with these doubts.
Talking Points:
- Doubt isn’t a new problem for people. Some of Jesus’ friends doubted him, the most famous of whom example is Thomas. John 20:25
- God wants us to engage our minds when it comes to faith. This means that it is ok to have questions because God is not intimidated by your skepticism. God is secure in who he is. He can handle your doubts. Isaiah 1:18
- Take responsibility to seek out the answers to your questions. Don’t just ask them without looking for the answers. If you seek out the answers to life’s most important questions, you will be rewarded, just like Thomas was.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Have you ever had intellectual doubts toward God? How did you work through them?
- Read John 20:25. How much proof did you need before you would believe in God or Christianity?
- Read John 20:28. What did we learn about Jesus’ character through Thomas’ doubting? In what ways are you similar to Thomas?
- Read Isaiah 1:18. How does this affect the way that you respond to your own intellectual doubts?
- How can you follow God while still having some lingering questions about faith?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
