JESUS, THE WAY

John 14:1-14

Key Verse 14:6

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

1. Read verse 1.  Why were the disciples troubled in heart? (1a; 13:33)  How did Jesus help them? (1b)  What does it mean to trust in God?  What is the significance of trusting also in Jesus? 

2. Read verses 2-4.  What promise did he give to his disciples? (2-3)  What does Jesus mean by “my Father’s house” and “a place for you”? (2)  Why is it important to believe this promise?  Why did Jesus say, “You know the way to the place where I am going”? (4)

3. Read verses 5-7.  How did Thomas respond to Jesus’ promise? (5)  What does Jesus teach about the way to the Father? (6)  How can Jesus be the way, the truth, and the life?  Why can no one come to the Father except through Jesus? (6b-7)

4. Read verses 8-11.  How did Philip respond?  Why?  How does the Father show himself? (9-10; 1:14, 18)  What does Jesus want his disciples to believe about himself?  How can we believe? (10b-11b)

5. Read verses 12-14.  What promise does Jesus make to anyone who has faith in him? (12,13)  On what basis does Jesus want us to ask? (13-14)