The disciple Thomas was a realist. He had been hurt and disappointed. He had expected so much from Jesus. Then, to watch Jesus die on the cross like a common thief was too much for Thomas to bear. All of his hopes were dashed.
A legal expert stood up to test Jesus’ understanding of the law.
Imagine. For 38 years he was unable to walk. For much of that time, he lay beside a pool called Bethzatha (in some translations, Bethesda or Bethsaida).
Psalm 145 is Psalm of praise that extols the greatness of God and celebrates the nature of God: The One who has done great things, who is righteous, gracious, merciful, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, good to all, and has compassion for all.