Patience - Patient like JesusThis message is from Preaching team member Doug Busch in week two of the sermon series “Patience - Patient like Jesus”. Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church in Illinois with a campus in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL. If you would like to learn more about Grace Pointe Church, please visit www.gracepointe.us. Grace Pointe Naperville: Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 amGrace Pointe Plainfield: Sunday services at 9 am and 11 amDoubt is something we all experience, but how should we respond to it? This message explores Jesus' surprising patience with doubters through the powerful story of Thomas in John 20:24-29. When Thomas refused to believe in the resurrection without physical proof, Jesus didn't dismiss him—He compassionately invited Thomas to touch His wounds, transforming skepticism into profound faith. Discover why doubt can be valuable when approached correctly and how Jesus consistently demonstrated patience with uncertainty throughout His ministry. Learn practical ways to make doubt personal rather than taking it personally, create space for spiritual discovery, and experience the deliverance that comes when doubt is overcome through patience. Whether you're struggling with your own questions or trying to support someone who is doubting, this message offers biblical wisdom for finding faith in uncertainty. Explore how Jesus' approach to doubt differs from our culture's tendency to dismiss skeptics, and gain insights into creating safe spaces for spiritual exploration. Faith doubt Thomas skepticism resurrection evidence belief uncertainty spiritual growth questioning Christianity apologetics discipleship patience understanding spiritual journey religious questions faith crisis biblical answers Jesus Christ gospel truth seeking spiritual doubts overcoming doubt strengthening faithImportant VersesJohn 20:24-29Psalm 103:13Isaiah 55:81 Peter 1:8-9Think about it!How does Jesus' response to Thomas's doubt differ from how we typically respond to those who doubt us?What's the difference between taking something personally and making it personal? How did Jesus demonstrate this?Why do you think Jesus allowed Thomas to physically touch His wounds instead of just expecting him to believe?How can we create safe spaces for others to express their doubts about faith?What's the relationship between patience and faith according to this passage?How might our own doubts actually strengthen our faith when handled properly?In what ways can we imitate Jesus' patience when dealing with skeptics or doubters?How does Jesus' patience with Thomas encourage you in your own faith journey?Apply it!This week, when someone expresses doubt or skepticism about something (faith-related or not), practice making it personal instead of taking it personally. Rather than becoming defensive, engage with them patiently and help them explore their questions, following Jesus' example with Thomas.Key TakeawaysDoubt is powerful and shouldn't be wasted - it can lead to stronger faithJesus allows for doubt even from those closest to HimThe patience of Jesus doesn't dismiss doubters but makes it personalJesus' patience leads to deliverance and deeper faithBeing patient with doubters makes us instruments of God's grace