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I Am The Way, The Truth, The Life

John Bestoso
12/08/21 - Wednesday Bible Study

Series: I AM - Jesus in the Book of John

Bible Reference: John 14:1-31

Discussion Questions: 

1. What does Jesus tell His disciples about where He is going (John 14:4)?   
2. Does Thomas know where Jesus is going (John 14:5)?    
3. To whom does Jesus want His disciples to go (John14:6)?  
4. What does Jesus mean when He says, “I am the way” (John 14:6)? (Consider: the  word “way” is found 8 times in the gospel of John.)    
   1. A) Why is this claim important to the disciples (and us)? 
   2. B) This phrase “the Way” is used several times in Acts. What does it come to mean? (Acts 9:2; 16:17; 19:9, 23; 22:4; 24:14, 22)?  
5. What does Jesus mean when He says, “I am...the truth?” (Consider: the word “truth”  is found 26 times in the gospel of John.)
   1. A) Why is this claim important to the disciples (and us)? 
   2. B) What has come through Jesus (John 1:14,17)?
   3. C)What comes through the truth (John 8:31-32)? 
   4. D) What contrast is made between the Devil and Jesus (8:44-45)?
6. What does Jesus mean when He says, “I am...the life?” (Consider: the word “life” is  found 47 times in the gospel of John.)
   1. A) Why is this claim important to the disciples (and us)?  
   2. B) How could Jesus make this claim the night before His death? 
   3. C) What is the definition of “eternal life” (John 17:3)?
   4. D) What connection does John make between Jesus and life in 1 John 5:1-12?
   5. E) Does this “life” only refer to our life in Heaven (Gal. 2:20)?  
7. Put this claim of Jesus, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life,” in your own words.
8. How does this truth help form your concept of Jesus as the Son of God?