Doubters in the Bible

Doubter

Doubtful Moment

Reference

Abraham

When told he would be a father in old age

Genesis 17:17

Sarah

When she heard she would be a mother in old age

Genesis 18:12

Moses

When told to return to Egypt to lead the people

Exodus 3:10-15

Israelites

Whenever they faced difficulties in the wilderness

Exodus 16:1-3

Gideon

When told he would be a judge and leader

Judges 6:14-23

Zechariah

When told he would be a father in old age

Luke 1:18

Thomas

When told Jesus had risen from the dead

John 20:24, 25

Many of the people God used to accomplish great things started out as real doubters. With all of them, God showed great patience, Honest doubt was not a bad starting point as along as they didn’t stay there. How great a part does doubt have in your willingness to trust God?