Thomas is one of the 12 disciples listed in the New Testament (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:8; Luke 6:15). He features at 3 significant points in the 4th Gospel, where it is added that he is called “the twin”, whose twin, we are not told.

Thomas’s was willing to die for his Lord.

“Let us also go, that we may die with him.” - John 11:16

It was Thomas to whom Jesus answered, that he was the Way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). The only way to the Father. Yet we often call him 'Doubting Thomas' because after Jesus ressurection, when told others had seen the Lord alive again, Thomas did not believe it. How many of us doubt modern day supernatural acts of God?

Confronted by the risen Jesus with his wounded hands and side, Thomas made the definitive confession:

“My Lord and my God!” - John 20:28.

So for those who have doubts, take courage and like Thomas seek Jesus and ask for confirmation, you too may receive it. Through Thomas doubts of the resurrection, we are given a final understanding of how to believe, which is then consolidated in a summary of the Gospel’s purpose:

“that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name” - John 20:31.

Thomas was also there with the risen Jesus in Galilee (John 21:2.). Later historic rumours say that Thomas, took the gospel to India. There is actually strong evidence that he did. India is where his death is recorded as having occurred.

BORN: 1st century AD, Galilee, Roman Empire (present-day Israel)

DIED: 21 December 72, Parangimalai, Chennai, Chola Empire (present-day St. Thomas Mount, Tamil Nadu, India)