L. UNDERSTANDING THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE

L.9 I know what Jesus meant when he said, “I am the way, the truth and the life.” John 14:1-6

What questions do you have about Jesus being the only way?

How do his words impact you?

A Story

Over the years, countless individuals from diverse backgrounds and beliefs have asked, “How can Jesus be the only way to God?” This question has been posed on college campuses, in the business world, and across nations. It is an important and thought-provoking inquiry. In response, many point to the sayings of Jesus, as recorded by those who knew Him and witnessed His words and actions. This naturally leads to a deeper question: “Who is Jesus?”

Digging Into The Bible

John 14:1-6

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.”

Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?”

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Discussion & Discovery

  1. Why would Jesus say, “Not let your hearts be troubled?
  1. Why would he say this to his disciples?
  1. When he says, “You believe in God, believe also in me?” Who is he equating himself to?
  1. How can he be preparing a place for us? Where is this place?
  1. What was Thomas’ question?
  1. How did Jesus answer it?
  1. How do you understand this phrase: “NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER EXEPT BY ME?”

Application & Accountability

  1. What did you discover about Jesus from this author who knew him personally?
  1. Would you be interested in reading the rest of John and discovering more about who Jesus is?
  1. When would be a good time to start that reading?

Digging In Deeper

  1. What is the most important part of this lesson to you? Explain.
  1. How do you see applying aspects of this lesson to your life?
  1. When do you feel would be the best time to make that application?
  1. What do you hear the Lord speaking to you about this right now?