Jesus: The Way, Truth, and Source of Life

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

• 1. 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]
• 2. 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]
• 3. 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]
• 4. 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]
• 5. 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

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.)

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])

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])

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])