Jesus: The Way, Truth, and Source of Life
Summary
Tonight’s focus is on the powerful declaration Jesus makes in John 14:6-14: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” In a world full of confusion, shifting truths, and uncertainty, Jesus stands as the unchanging center of our faith. He doesn’t just point us toward a path or offer us a set of instructions—He Himself is the way. When we are lost, overwhelmed, or searching for direction, we don’t have to look for a map; we look to Jesus. He is the living, present answer to every question of “how do I get through this?” or “where do I go from here?”
Jesus also claims to be the truth. In a time when everyone has their own version of “truth”—from news channels to social media, from family to experts—Jesus is the only truth that never changes. What is true today in the world may not be true tomorrow, but what Jesus says, who He is, and what He promises remain constant. His truth is not relative or shifting; it is the foundation that sets us free and gives us clarity when everything else is uncertain.
Finally, Jesus is the life. He is not just a giver of life, but the very source of it. True life—abundant, eternal, and meaningful—cannot be found apart from Him. To be separated from Christ is to be spiritually dead, no matter how much we may appear to be “living” on the outside. When we allow His Spirit, His breath, to fill us, we experience real life, the kind that transforms dead situations, broken relationships, and hopeless circumstances. Just as Jesus called Lazarus from the tomb, His presence brings life wherever He goes.
This relationship with Jesus is not about mere acquaintance or religious routine; it is about knowing Him deeply, letting Him live in us, and allowing His truth and life to flow through us. When we do, we become the living testimony of God’s presence in the world—sometimes the only glimpse of God others will ever see. In every area of need—direction, truth, or life—Jesus is the answer. As we call on His name, He brings clarity, freedom, and resurrection power into every part of our lives.
Key Takeaways
- Jesus is not just a guide; He is the way itself. When we are searching for direction or a way out of confusion, we don’t need a new method or philosophy—we need to encounter Jesus personally. He stands before us as the living path, inviting us to trust Him with every step, especially when the road ahead is unclear. [12:51]
- The truth of Jesus is unchanging, unlike the shifting “truths” of our world. While circumstances, opinions, and even facts may change, the words and promises of Jesus remain steadfast. Anchoring our lives in His truth brings freedom from confusion and the ability to discern what is real in a world of uncertainty. [18:38]
- To know Jesus is to know the Father. Jesus reveals the very heart, character, and nature of God—His compassion, justice, mercy, and faithfulness. If we desire to experience God, we must look to Jesus, for in Him the fullness of God is made visible and accessible to us. [23:04]
- Life apart from Christ is spiritual death, no matter how vibrant things may seem externally. True life—spiritual vitality, purpose, and resurrection power—flows only from Jesus. When we surrender our own ways and allow His Spirit to fill us, even the dead places in our lives can be revived and transformed. [28:31]
- Our relationship with Jesus is meant to be deep and transformative, not superficial. Faith enables us to see beyond the natural and recognize God’s presence in our lives. As we allow Christ to live in us, we become vessels of His light and life, impacting those around us and revealing God to a world in need. [36:18]
Youtube Chapters
[00:00] - Welcome
[00:59] - Going Live and Connecting
[01:55] - Setting the Scene: Not in the Sanctuary
[03:22] - Scripture Reading: John 14:6-14
[07:50] - Jesus’ Declaration: The Way, The Truth, The Life
[10:21] - The Heartbeat of Our Faith
[12:51] - Jesus as the Way: Our Only Path
[18:38] - Jesus as the Truth: Unchanging Foundation
[23:04] - Knowing Jesus, Knowing the Father
[28:31] - Jesus as the Life: Source of True Living
[33:52] - The Power of Resurrection Life
[36:18] - Relationship Over Acquaintance
[40:58] - Prayer for Direction, Truth, and Life
[44:24] - Updates and Encouragement
[48:37] - Closing Blessing and Announcements
Study Guide
Bible Study Discussion Guide: Jesus—The Way, The Truth, and The Life
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### Bible Reading
- John 14:6-14
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”
(Continue reading through verse 14.)
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### Observation Questions
1. In John 14:6, what three things does Jesus say He is? What does He say about coming to the Father?
2. When Philip asks Jesus to show them the Father, how does Jesus respond? What does this reveal about Jesus’ relationship with God? ([23:04])
3. According to the sermon, what is the difference between Jesus being “the way” and just showing us the way? ([12:51])
4. What examples did the sermon give about how “truth” in the world can change, but Jesus’ truth stays the same? ([18:38])
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### Interpretation Questions
1. Why do you think Jesus makes such an exclusive claim by saying, “I am the way, the truth, and the life”? What does this mean for people searching for direction or answers? ([07:50])
2. The sermon says that knowing Jesus is the same as knowing the Father. How does this change the way we think about God’s character and how we relate to Him? ([23:04])
3. The pastor mentioned that life apart from Christ is spiritual death, even if things look good on the outside. What does it mean to have “real life” in Jesus? ([28:31])
4. The sermon talks about faith helping us see beyond the natural to recognize God’s presence. Why is faith important in truly knowing Jesus and experiencing His life? ([36:18])
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### Application Questions
1. The sermon said that when we’re lost or overwhelmed, we don’t need a map—we need Jesus. Is there a situation in your life right now where you’re looking for direction? What would it look like to turn to Jesus as “the way” instead of just looking for solutions? ([12:51])
2. Think about a time when you heard different “truths” from the news, social media, or people around you. How did you decide what to believe? How can you anchor yourself in Jesus’ unchanging truth this week? ([18:38])
3. The pastor said, “To be separated from Christ is to be spiritually dead, no matter how much we may appear to be ‘living’ on the outside.” Are there areas in your life that look alive but feel empty or dead inside? What would it mean to invite Jesus’ life into those places? ([28:31])
4. Jesus said, “If you have seen me, you have seen the Father.” How can you get to know Jesus more personally, not just as a religious figure but as someone who reveals God’s heart to you? ([23:04])
5. The sermon talked about letting Christ live in us so that we become a living testimony to others. Who in your life might only see God through you? What is one way you can show Jesus’ love or truth to them this week? ([36:18])
6. The pastor prayed for new life in dead situations—relationships, finances, health, and more. Is there a specific area where you need God’s resurrection power? How can the group pray for you or support you in that area? ([40:58])
7. The message emphasized that our relationship with Jesus should be deep and transformative, not just routine. What is one step you can take this week to move from routine to real relationship with Jesus? ([36:18])
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Closing Prayer Suggestion:
Invite group members to share any areas where they need Jesus as the way, the truth, or the life. Pray together for clarity, freedom, and new life in those areas.
Devotional
Day 1: Jesus Is the Way—Our Only Path to God
In a world filled with confusion, uncertainty, and countless options, Jesus boldly declares that He is not just a guide or a teacher, but the very way itself. When life feels overwhelming and you’re searching for direction—whether it’s through loss, transition, or hardship—Jesus stands before you as the answer, inviting you to trust Him as the only true path to the Father. No matter what you’re facing, you don’t have to wander or wonder; the way is found in knowing and following Jesus, who is present and ready to lead you through every circumstance. [12:51]
John 14:6-7 (NRSV)
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you know me, you will know my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
Reflection: Where in your life are you searching for direction or a way forward? What would it look like to intentionally turn to Jesus and trust Him as your way today?
Day 2: Jesus Is the Truth—Unchanging Amid Life’s Uncertainties
With so many voices and opinions swirling around us—news, social media, friends, and even experts—truth can feel elusive and ever-changing. Yet Jesus proclaims that He is the truth: His words, His promises, and His very being are steadfast and reliable, never shifting with the times or circumstances. When everything else seems uncertain or relative, you can anchor your life in the unchanging truth of Christ, knowing that what He says will always come to pass and that true freedom is found in Him. [18:38]
John 14:6, 10-11 (NRSV)
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me... Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves.”
Reflection: What is one area where you’ve been confused by conflicting “truths” or opinions? How can you seek and stand on the truth of Jesus in that situation today?
Day 3: Jesus Is the Life—The Source of True and Lasting Life
Life apart from Jesus is empty and spiritually dead, but in Him is the very breath and fullness of life—both now and for eternity. He is not just a giver of life, but the source itself; when you surrender your own ways and allow Christ to live in you, you experience resurrection power, hope, and newness in every area. No matter how hopeless or lifeless a situation may seem, Jesus breathes His Spirit into you, reviving what was dead and empowering you to truly live your best life in Him. [28:31]
John 14:6, 19 (NRSV)
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me... In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me; because I live, you also will live.”
Reflection: Is there an area of your life that feels lifeless or hopeless? Invite Jesus to breathe His life into that place and consider what it means to truly live in Him today.
Day 4: Knowing Jesus Is Knowing the Father—Experiencing God’s Heart
To know Jesus is to know the very heart and character of God; He is the visible image of the invisible Father, full of compassion, mercy, justice, and love. When you seek to understand who God is, look to Jesus—His words, His actions, and His presence reveal the fullness of God’s nature. As you deepen your relationship with Christ, you experience the Father’s love and are transformed to reflect Him to the world around you. [23:04]
John 14:8-9 (NRSV)
Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?”
Reflection: In what ways can you intentionally seek to know Jesus more deeply this week, so that you might experience and reflect the heart of the Father?
Day 5: Letting Christ Live Through You—Becoming a Channel of His Life
Faith in Jesus is not just about knowing facts or having a distant relationship; it’s about allowing Him to live in and through you, so that others encounter God’s presence by seeing your life. As you surrender to Christ and let His Spirit fill you, you become a vessel of His love, truth, and power—sometimes the only glimpse of God others will ever see. Embrace the call to be His light in your family, workplace, and community, trusting that He will work through you to bring hope and transformation. [33:52]
Galatians 2:20 (NRSV)
I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Reflection: Who in your life needs to see the love and life of Jesus through you today? How can you intentionally let Christ shine through your actions and words?
Quotes
These are not just regular words, but it's the statements of our, when he says this, I am the way, I am the truth, and I am the light. This separates him just from common man. This even separates him just from maybe a miracle worker. This separates him just from any old body. But it lets the disciples know and lets us as readers of this word know that who he is, he is not just anybody, but he is the embodiment of God. This is not just a random theological statement, a random theological statement when he says, I am the way, I am the truth, and I am the light. But he says this, and this is, this statement is like, it's the heartbeat of our faith. [00:10:21] (58 seconds)
One relative is telling me this and another relative is telling me something different and you're trying to find the truth in all of that the word of god says jesus says i am the truth you're looking for truth you got to find jesus you're looking for truth god and this is this has to be our prayer god i want to know you more god i want to know you more god i want to know more about you i want to know your ways i don't want to know everything that i need to know now listen y 'all gotta be y 'all gotta if you want to know the truth you gotta find jesus he reveals it and what we what we often see [00:18:47] (47 seconds)
Jesus says to Philip, whoever has seen me has seen the father. If you want to know what God looks like, you got to now look to Jesus. He is, Jesus is compassion. He is merciful. He is just, he is faithful. He is, if you know, if you want to know who God is, or you want to have an experience with God, have an experience with Jesus. If you want to know what mercy looks like, know the father. Know Jesus. If you want to know what justice looks like, you got to know Jesus. If you want to know what power looks like, you've got to know Jesus. If you don't want to know what his love looks like, you got to, somebody said you got to know it. [00:25:39] (43 seconds)
life no longer exists until once that air is removed that spirit of god that wind of god the breath of god life is no more he is the light jesus is the the way he is the truth and he is the life life comes through him somebody say i'm ready to live my best life i'm ready to i'm ready to live my best life i'm ready to live my best life i'm ready to live my best life thank god thank you thank god i'm ready to live live my i'm ready to live my best life i'm ready to live my best life i'm ready to live my best life but that's that's where the light comes from you ain't living until you know him whoo you ain't you ain't you ain't living a until you know him you ain't living until you know him and listen here's the thing here's the name and that i'm i'm just about done but here here's what he had to help help thomas and philip to see [00:30:47] (67 seconds)
he lives in me if you looking to see him you got to understand that god somebody say he lives in me somebody the way people the way we can save the world is be that light that god is calling for and allow him to now live inside of us and some of us will be the only god they'll ever see so they got you got to see it they have to see it with the life through us somebody say they're gonna see it through me they're gonna see it through me they're gonna see it through me they're gonna see it through me he lives in me you you you you you [00:32:44] (32 seconds)
He stands outside of the tombs, calls forth Lazarus and tells Lazarus to come forth. Why? Because he is life. And if Jesus, who is life, goes inside the tomb where other bodies are, everything in that, in that, in that tomb has to come to life. [00:35:17] (23 seconds)
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