GROUP DISCUSSION
1. Open with prayer (2-5 min).
2. Share your story ... Describe one of your strongest non-religious convictions. How likely are you to ever change your mind on this issue? What would it take for that to happen? (7-10 min).
3. Read John 14:1-7
4. Discuss these questions with your group (20-45 min).
Looking back at your notes from this week’s message, was there anything you heard for the first time, stuck with you, challenged or confused you?
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going. (John 14:1-4)
What is so radical about Jesus putting Himself on the same level of “worthy-of-believing” as God?
How does that differ from the salvation claims of other religions?
Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."(John 14:5-6)
Why does Jesus put the way, truth, and life together like this? Can you have one of them without the others? Explain.
Jesus said, “No one comes to the Father except through me.”
What is unambiguous about this statement? Based on this statement, why do people who take Jesus seriously have little choice but to believe there is only one way to heaven?
LIVING IN 4D
You have a friendship where there is common ground and you’re even talking about spiritual things.
How would you navigate the conversation if the person says, “I understand that you believe Jesus is the only way, but I don’t see it the same way?”
What is the one important thing you will take away from this weekend’s message or our community group discussion? Is there any challenge, difficulty or praise that you would like to share with the group for prayer?
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