16 — Person: Thomas

Number: 16

Person: Thomas

Action: Touching Jesus' nail marks (and the wound in His side)

Object: Jesus' wounds

Scripture connection: John 20:27 — Jesus said to Thomas, "Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe."

Memory hook: 16 = Aleph (1) + Vav (6) — God and the nail. Thomas and the nails — the disciple who had to see and touch the wounds. One man, one moment of faith at the scars.

Why this number? 16 = Aleph (1) + Vav (6) — God and the nail (John 20:27). Thomas is the disciple who touched the nail marks; the number 16 ties the resurrection appearance to the wounds and the confession "My Lord and my God."