The Way to the Father is through the Son

Rev. Paul J. Miller - Sermon Outline – January 22, 2017

Series Title: “The Way, The Truth, and The Life”

Today’s Title:

Today’s Text: John 14:1-14

 

Twelve working class guys gathered with Jesus to celebrate the Passover…….

- A CELEBRATION TURNS QUIET - John 13:33-38

- I AM GOING, YOU KNOW THE WAY - John 14:1-4

- THOMAS: WHERE? WHAT WAY? - John 14:5-7

- PHILIP: SHOW US GOD - John 14:8-14                                                                    

THE WAY OF GOD OF IS SHOWN BY LOVING OBEDIENCE                                      

-JOHN 14:15-21 (The command of love: John 13:34, 15:9-13,                                                          15:17, 1 John 2:3-11, 3:11, 3:23, 4:7-21)

- JUDAS: WHY NOT SHOW THE WORLD? - JOHN 14:22-31

3 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE WAY TO GOD & WAY THAT GOD WORKS

1) The Thomas Question: GOD, WHERE IS THIS HEADED?

- Jesus’ response: if you know me, you already know – follow His pattern of death and resurrection

 

2) The Philip Question: GOD, WHY DON’T YOU JUST SHOW UP? (show them, show yourself, show me, make it obvious)

- Jesus’ response: Don’t you know me? Don’t you believe me?

- You have already seen the Father because you have seen me.

- Keep my commands: (13:34) - Love as I have loved you.

 

3) The Judas Question: GOD, WHY DON’T YOU JUST SHOW “THEM”?

- Jesus’ response: You show them the Father by obeying the my command to love them.