I AM #6 – The Way, the Truth and the Life
“Jesus answered, ‘I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6
SETTING
Who was there?
Jesus and the Twelve
Where did the events take place?
In the Upper Room in Jerusalem
When did they take place?
At sunset during the Last Supper on the night Jesus was arrested
What took place?
This was the Last Supper that Jesus would share with His disciples on earth. After they ate, Jesus washed their feet. He predicted His betrayal and Peter’s denial. He told them to love one another. Their love for each other is how others will recognize His followers. Then He told them about heaven, and assured them that they already knew the way to heaven. “Thomas said to Him, ‘Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?’ “ (John 14:5). Jesus replied with today’s verse.
SUBJECT
In His final teaching session with the disciples, Jesus used three clear and powerful word pictures in summarizing Who He is.
Jesus is the … He is our One and only …
WAY
Access to the Father and all that is ours as His children
Model for behavior: “What would Jesus do?”
TRUTH
Standard for determining what is right, certain and absolute
Example of everything that is excellent and praiseworthy
LIFE
Source of an existence that is abundant, real and genuine
Connection to strength, vigor and vitality
SUMMARY
What do you need today? Jesus is there waiting and willing to help. If you’ve lost your way, Jesus is there. If you’re not sure what the right thing is to do, Jesus knows. If your life seems hopeless, and you don’t think you can go on, Jesus will carry you. He knows; He cares; He’s there. The ball is in you court.
PRAYER
Lord, You are all I need, and all I want, in my life. Thank You for being there for me in the good times and the bad times. I love You. Amen
© 2014 Steven A. Lake
Dr. Steve Lake is a retired educator with over 30 years experience in the American public schools. He has served in a variety of position, including teacher, elementary school principal, junior high principal, Associate Superintendent, retired from public education as Superintendent of Schools in Lincolnwood, IL. He has his Bachelors, Masters and Doctor of Education degrees from Northern Illinois University. For the past 25 years Steve has attended and been a member of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington and Northfield, IL. At Willow Creek Steve has taught adult classes on spiritual gifts, life purpose, and spiritual disciplines. He has ministered overseas in Angola, Zambia, Honduras, Germany, and Russia. Steve is co-founder of Designed to Serve, a ministry that equips Christians to live out their unique God-given calling. Steve is married and has two adult children who are married.
