John 14:1-7
1 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. 4 And you know the way to where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Main Idea
FOLLOWING JESUS IS THE WAY OF TRUTH AND LIFE
Outline
1. WHY SHOULDN’T WE BE TROUBLED? (VV1–3)
2. HOW CAN WE KNOW THE WAY? (VV4–6A)
3. WHERE DOES THE WAY LEAD? (VV6B–7)
Discussion Questions
1. WHY SHOULDN’T WE BE TROUBLED? (VV1–3)
Jesus tells His disciples, “Let not your hearts be troubled.” Why is that command surprising given everything they were about to face?
What are some circumstances in your life right now that tempt you toward anxiety, fear, or discouragement?
How does knowing that Jesus has a plan help us face uncertainty?
What stands out to you about Jesus preparing a place for His people?
How does the promise of Christ’s return and the New Heavens and New Earth give us hope in the present?
What would it look like for you to trust Jesus more than your fears this week?
2. HOW CAN WE KNOW THE WAY? (VV4–6A)
Why do you think Thomas struggled to understand what Jesus was saying?
What do you appreciate about Thomas asking honest questions?
How is doubt different from unbelief?
Have you ever experienced a season where you had questions for God but still wanted to follow Him?
Why is Jesus’ answer so surprising when He says, “I am the way”?
What are some of the alternative “ways” people trust in today instead of Jesus?
What does it practically look like to follow Jesus as “the way” in everyday life?
3. WHERE DOES THE WAY LEAD? (VV6B–7)
What does Jesus mean when He says, “No one comes to the Father except through me”?
Why is this one of the most important and controversial statements Jesus ever made?
Why is Christianity ultimately about a relationship with God rather than merely following rules?
How does this passage help us understand our purpose as image bearers of God?
What difference does it make to know that following Jesus is actually following the path God created us for?
How does this truth bring both assurance and direction to your life?
FOLLOWING JESUS IS MORE THAN BELIEVING FACTS ABOUT HIM
What areas of your life are easiest to trust Jesus with?
What areas are hardest?
How does the Gospel give us confidence that Jesus is worthy of our trust?
What does it mean to not only believe in Jesus for salvation, but also follow Him in everyday life?
Looking Forward
Jesus calls us to trust Him, follow Him, and serve others as He served us. What is one specific way you can follow the example of Jesus this week through serving someone in your family, church, workplace, or community?
Prayer Focus
Pray for…
Greater trust in Jesus during anxious or uncertain seasons
Confidence that Jesus is working out His good plans for His people
Wisdom to follow Christ as the Way, the Truth, and the Life
Faith to trust God even when we do not understand everything He is doing
Assurance that our future is secure in Christ
A deeper love for God and His Word
Courage to bring honest questions to Jesus while continuing to follow Him
Hearts that desire to be more like Christ
Opportunities to serve others with humility and love
A church family that reflects Jesus by caring for and serving one another faithfully