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John 20:24-28
The Nail-Scarred Hands

In this message, “The Nail-Scarred Hands” from Living Word Community Church, we look closely at the risen Christ who still bears the scars of His crucifixion, the only manmade marks in Heaven. Those nail-scarred hands declare that God has suffered, that He feels our pain, and that He chose to enter our broken world in love so that by His wounds we might be healed. As we consider Thomas’s encounter with the risen Lord, we see how Jesus invites doubting, hurting people to draw near, to see His hands, and to move from unbelief to the confession, “My Lord and my God.” This sermon will help you face the problem of pain, see how God uses suffering to protect, unify, and correct His people, and find comfort in the Savior who walks with us in every trial and will one day wipe away every tear. If you are wrestling with doubt, grief, or deep questions, come place your hand in His nail-scarred hand and discover the hope and healing that can only be found in Jesus.

Next Steps

  • Place your hand in Jesus’ nail-scarred hand by turning from your sin and trusting Him as your Lord and Savior.

  • Bring your wounds, doubts, and questions honestly to Christ, believing that He understands and cares.

  • Ask God to use your scars and past suffering as a testimony to comfort and encourage others who are hurting.

  • Endure trials as loving discipline from your Father, trusting Him to produce righteousness, peace, and maturity in you.

  • Extend to others the same comfort you have received from God in your own seasons of suffering.

Scripture Passages Used

  • John 20:24–28

  • Hebrews 2:10

  • Hebrews 5:7–10

  • Isaiah 42:14

  • Isaiah 63:9

  • Jeremiah 31:20

  • Acts 9:4

  • Genesis 3:17–18

  • Psalm 139:14

  • 1 Corinthians 12:26

  • Revelation 21:4

  • Isaiah 53:5

  • 2 Corinthians 5:19, 21

  • Colossians 1:24

  • Philippians 3:10

  • Galatians 6:17

  • James 1:2–4

  • Hebrews 12:7, 11

  • 2 Corinthians 1:3–5

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