I AM the Way

John 14:1-14

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage in the Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  What does it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanks for?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

SCRIPTURE .  John 14:1-14.  Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

Jesus is continuing with last minute instructions and reminders for his disciples.  He is about to leave them.  The disciples still do not get it.  They are still in the dark about the crucifixion of Jesus which will take place the next day. He tells them He and the Father are one.  He tells them that he is going to the Father. 

 

OBSERVATION. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

Where is Jesus going to go?  What is going to prepare for the disciples?

What does Thomas ask?

Look carefully at Jesus’ reply in verse 6.  What is Jesus really saying?

Who does Philip want to see?

And how does Jesus reply? (Don’t miss this!)

What is the command and promise Jesus gives in verse 12?

Finally, what is the promise in verse 14?

 

APPLICATION

S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

P. is there a promise for me to claim?

A.  Is there an attitude for me to change?

C.  Is there a command for me to obey?

E. Is there an example for me to follow?

 

Jesus lays out lots of stuff for our lives in this passage.  Take some time to reread this passage.  What is one thing that really impacts your life today?  Is there one thing that God seems to be zeroing in on in your life?

 

PRAYER. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.

 

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

 

 

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.