298: I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:1–14)
On the night before His death, Jesus comforts His disciples with some of His most profound words: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” In this episode, we explore what those words meant then and what they mean for us now — from the cultural imagery of betrothal and prepared rooms to the radical invitation into the very life of the Trinity.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ 🏠 Many rooms explained: Why Jesus’ promise isn’t about mansions in heaven but about a betrothal image of belonging.
✅ 🛤️ The way, truth, and life: Why following Jesus is more about relationship than knowing the destination.
✅ 🤯 Radical inclusion: How the Trinity invites us into God’s most intimate relationship.
✅ 🙏 Prayer as alignment: Asking “in Jesus’ name” means more than wish lists — it’s living in step with His will.
✅ 🌍 From comfort to commission: How this promise empowers us to live the Great Commission today.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Dad joke warm-up (“pulpit” orange juice!)
01:12 – John 14 in context: Last Supper, troubled disciples, and cultural backdrop
05:12 – Betrothal imagery: many rooms and the Father’s house
08:40 – “I am the way, the truth, and the life” unpacked
13:45 – Intimacy with God: being “in Christ” and invited into the Trinity
20:00 – Prayer, provision, and living in alignment with God’s mission
26:15 – From comfort to courage: why the Spirit makes Jesus closer than ever
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
What does it mean for me to trust Jesus as the way, even when I don’t know where life is headed?
Am I seeking comfort in control, or comfort in the presence of the Spirit?
How might I align my prayers this week more closely with God’s will?
Where is Jesus inviting me into deeper intimacy with Him today?
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