John 20:28
Japanese (Colloquial version (1955))
この聖句の意味
This verse describes Thomas, one of Jesus' disciples, addressing Jesus as 'My Lord and my God.' It expresses Thomas's recognition that Jesus is divine after initially doubting the resurrection.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you have a best friend who disappeared for a while. When they came back, you might not believe it at first. But once you see them clearly, you realize how special they are and say something like 'You're amazing!' That's what Thomas did when he saw Jesus again.
歴史的背景
John 20:28 is part of the Gospel of John, written by John the Apostle around 90-100 AD. This verse comes after Jesus' resurrection, and it reflects the early Christian community’s understanding of Jesus’ divinity in a Hellenistic Jewish context.
今日への適用
When facing doubts about faith or belief, Thomas's declaration shows that acknowledging God can be a powerful moment of clarity and affirmation. For example, if you doubt your beliefs after a challenging event, reaffirming them like Thomas did can provide strength and renewed hope.