Book Of John
John 14 | Week 10
March 8, 2026 | By Jim Burgen
What if the peace you’re searching for isn’t found in fixing your life but in trusting one person?
In John 14, Jesus sits with his closest friends hours before his arrest. The room is tense. Fear is rising. Their world is about to collapse. And Jesus says something shocking. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust God. Trust me. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and pressure to earn approval, Jesus claims something bold. He is the way, the truth, and the life. Not one option among many. The only path to real peace and connection with God.
But this story is not about religion or rule keeping. It is about relationship. Jesus reveals that God is not a distant judge but a Father who wants you close. Through the cross, Jesus makes a way for broken people to come home. The invitation is open to everyone. The same door. The same grace. When you finally trust what Jesus has done for you, the troubled heart begins to find peace.
Jim Burgen
March 8th, 2026
// Bible References: John 14:1-11; 16:33; Gal 5:22-23; Matt 11:28-30
// Community Question: When life feels uncertain or stressful, what is something that usually helps bring you peace or calm?
// Discussion Questions
- How does understanding the 'Fruit of the Spirit' as God's perspective toward us change how we view our relationship with God? Which aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit is hardest for you to believe that God feels toward you, and why?
- The sermon talks about how Jesus was preparing a 'place' for His followers. How does understanding this 'place' as Jesus Himself, rather than just a physical location, change our view of eternal life?
- When Jesus says, 'Let not your hearts be troubled' and to believe in God and believe in Him as the solution to troubled hearts. What currently troubles your heart, and how might believing in Jesus help address those troubles?
- Going Deeper: Read John 14:6. Jesus states that He is 'the way, the truth, and the life.' Why is this statement both exclusive and inclusive at the same time? What does this mean for how we understand salvation?
// Challenge: What part of your life is God asking you to trust Him with? What are some practical steps you feel God might be asking you to take this week?