Bart Byl on John 20:19-31. Though his followers had abandoned him at his crucifixion, the risen Jesus appears to them, offering peace and commissioning them to announce the forgiveness of sins in his name. Even the most skeptical disciple, Thomas, is transformed by his encounter with the risen Lord into a bold witness who would carry the Gospel to the ends of the earth. [Caravaggio’s painting The Incredulity of Saint Thomas can be viewed here.] --- ⁠Tbilisi International Christian Fellowship⁠ is a Christ-centred family of believers in Tbilisi, Georgia.