Good morning,
This week we will study John 14.
The Way, the Truth, and the Life
John 14 is a comforting and empowering chapter that shines light on the path of every believer. Jesus’ promises about the prepared place, His declaration as the way, the truth, and the life, and the promise of the Holy Spirit provide immeasurable comfort and guidance. Furthermore, His teachings on obedience as an expression of love redefine our relationship with God. (https://biblehub.com/chaptersummaries/john/14.htm)
Christ tells of His return (14:1-6)
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Jesus comforts His troubled disciples, encouraging them to trust in God and in Him. The Greek word for “troubled” is ταρασσέσθω (tarassesthō), which conveys a sense of being disturbed or agitated.
He speaks of preparing a place for them in His Father’s house and promises to return for them. Jesus speaks of preparing a place for us in His Father’s house (John 14:2-3), providing hope of eternal life and a future with Him.The term “rooms” (μοναι, monai) can also be translated as “dwelling places.”
Thomas questions Jesus about the way to where He is going, and Jesus declares Himself as the way, the truth, and the life.
John 14:6 states, Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’ This verse underscores the exclusivity of Christ as the only path to God.(https://biblehub.com/chaptersummaries/john/14.htm)
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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