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Discussion questions

​These questions can be used by you alone, with a friend, or your Faith Group to discuss "Jesus. One Way. One Truth. One Life" preached March 30, 2025. This is the fourth message in the series "I Am: Jesus is His Own Words." 

In this Lent series we invite you on a thoughtful journey into the heart of Christ’s identity through His own powerful declarations. Each week, we'll explore one of Jesus' profound "I Am" statements from the Gospel of John, discovering how Jesus uniquely fulfills our deepest spiritual longings and needs. These messages will lead us into deeper reflection and intimacy with Jesus, challenging us to encounter Him afresh and experience His transforming presence in our lives. Join us as we listen closely to who Jesus says He is, preparing our hearts for the celebration of His resurrection at Easter. 

Open your group with a prayer. Use these questions as a guide; select the points you want to discuss.

GETTING STARTED  

Before we dig into the words of Jesus in John 14:6, let’s warm up with a few fun and easy questions that get us thinking about the ideas of direction, truth, and what really brings life. These are great conversation starters—so don’t overthink them, just enjoy!

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  1. Have you ever confidently followed directions—only to end up totally lost?

  2. What’s the most “too good to be true” offer you’ve ever fallen for—or almost did?
    (Email scams, "free trial" nightmares, or that “discounted” gym membership…)

  3. If you could only eat one breakfast cereal for the rest of your life, what would it be—and why?
    (Let’s find out who’s Team Cheerios and who’s riding with Cap’n Crunch.)

  4. What’s one thing you believed for a long time… until you found out it wasn’t true?  (Urban legends, misheard lyrics, or maybe even something a sibling told you.)

 

Digging Deeper

Now let’s turn to the heart of Jesus’ words in John 14:6. These questions are designed to help us think more deeply about what it means for Jesus to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life—not just in theory, but in God’s redemptive story. Open your Bible, follow the questions, and don’t rush.

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🔹 JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY

  1. Why do you think Jesus’ statement “No one comes to the Father except through Me” was so unsettling then—and still controversial today? What assumptions does it challenge?

  2. How does the context of John 13–14 (the Last Supper) help us understand why Jesus’ disciples were so troubled by His words?

  3. Read Acts 4:12. How does Peter’s bold statement here echo Jesus’ words in John 14:6?
    What are the implications of this for how the early church saw salvation?

  4. Read 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18. How does this passage reinforce Jesus’ promise that He will come again and take us to be with Him? What hope did it offer the early church—and to us?

 

🔹 JESUS IS THE ONLY TRUTH

  1. How is Jesus being “the truth” more than just Him speaking true things? What does it mean that truth is not just propositional, but personal?

  2. Why is it important that Jesus reveals the Father (John 1:18) rather than just teaching about Him? What does this tell us about the nature of God’s truth?

  3. Read John 8:31–32. What kind of freedom is Jesus talking about here? How does this deepen our understanding of truth as liberation?

  4. Read Revelation 19:11. Why do you think Jesus is called “Faithful and True” in this moment? What does it say about how truth ultimately prevails?

  5. What are some of the ways culture redefines or distorts the idea of “truth”? Why does it matter that truth is rooted in God’s unchanging character?

 

🔹 JESUS IS THE ONLY LIFE

  1. What does John 17:3 teach us about the essence of eternal life? How is it different from simply living forever?

  2. Read Titus 3:4–7. This passage speaks of regeneration and renewal. How do these words help us understand what Jesus meant when He said, “I am the life”? What does this tell us about the kind of change God produces in us?

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Living It Out

Jesus’ words in John 14:6 are not just theological claims—they’re an invitation to live differently. These next questions are meant to help us wrestle with the real joys and struggles of following Jesus in everyday life, especially as we share Him with others in a world that often resists the exclusivity of the gospel.

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  1. Have you ever struggled with the idea that Jesus is the only way to God? How do you navigate that tension when you know and love people who believe differently?

  2. What do you think makes it hardest to talk about truth in our cultural moment? Is it fear of offending? Fear of rejection? Uncertainty? Something else?

  3. Where in your life do you feel most tempted to let personal feelings or preferences shape what you believe to be true? How can you stay grounded in Jesus as truth?

  4. Think about someone in your life who is searching for meaning, direction, or peace. How might Jesus being the way speak into their situation?

  5. When you reflect on your own spiritual journey, was there a “turning point” moment where Jesus moved from being a belief to being your life? What changed for you?

  6. How do you talk about eternal life with people who are focused only on the here and now?
    What language or imagery helps you bridge that conversation?

  7. Which part of Jesus’ statement—the way, the truth, or the life—do you feel most compelled to share with someone right now? What might be your next step in doing that?

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