John 14:1-11 | Sermon Resources | 22 June 2025
Summary
Perhaps no line spoken by Jesus has proven more contentious than that found in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” More than even Jesus’ bold and frequent claims to divinity, this claim to be the only way to the Father, has stirred up much division through the ages. And yet, as we examine the original context, we see that Jesus makes this claim to instill comfort and confidence in his followers.
Discussion Questions
- What was your biggest takeaway from the sermon this week?
- In what situations have you encountered this idea that all religions are equally valid and that each individual needs to select the one that “works for them”?
- Why do you think this viewpoint is so widespread today? Can you think of any hidden assumptions within this viewpoint that makes it seem so credible to people?
- How does this passage challenge way of thinking?
- Jesus intends for his words to comfort this disciples (v.1). How does this passage provide comfort to us? How might it even instill confidence?
- What bold claim does Jesus make about Philip in this passage? Why may this have been surprising for Philip to hear?
- How can we be certain that we do not fall into the same error as Philip?
- What is one thing you will do as result of studying this passage?
Quotes
“The waitress brings us menus, chunky tablets that would make Moses proud. Then it dawns on me: God is to religion as food is to a menu. Both the menu and the religion suggest a variety of options, and while the waiter can make recommendations, ultimately the choice is ours. To say you know God because you are religious is like saying you have dined well because you read the menu.” (Man Seeks God: My Flirtations with the Divine, Eric Weiner, p. 339)
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