this week’s main question
How can Christians say that Jesus is the only way to God?
VIDEO DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
If someone sincerely believes in something, does that make what they believe true?
Why do you think people accuse Christians of being ‘arrogant’ or ‘narrow minded’ for saying Jesus is the only way?
Think of the video: What is the biggest problem in the world? And how does Jesus uniquely deal with this problem?
GOD’S WORD
John 14:6
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
John 8:24
I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am he, you will indeed die in your sins.”
Acts 4:12
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”
1 Timothy 2:5-6
For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.
SCRIPTURE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Do you agree or disagree with this statement: “Those Bible verses we just read are true for those who believe, but not true for those who don’t believe them.” Explain why if you can.
Why do you think the Bible puts such a strong emphasis on Jesus being the true way?
Can reading scriptures like these help someone become more confident about their faith in Christ being the only way? Why or why not?
1 Timothy said there is only one mediator (Jesus) between God and man. Why do we need that mediator?
LIFE APPLICATION QUESTIONS
“Do I believe Jesus really is who he claimed to be?” Why is it so important that we answer that question for ourselves?
Christians have been accused of being ‘intolerant’ or ‘disrespectful’ when sharing our beliefs with those who don’t believe like we do. Share why you think this is a correct or incorrect accusation.
What would you do in this scenario: You have a friend that is offended by your belief that Jesus is the only way to God. You’re not trying to make them angry, so you’re considering not talking about Jesus anymore when you’re around them. Is this the best plan? What do you think you should do?
REVISITING THE MAIN QUESTION
How can Christians say that Jesus is the only way to God?
Christians didn’t say it, Jesus said it, we’re just repeating it. Truth cannot be right for some and wrong for others. Truth is truth. The Bible tells us that Jesus is the only true way to God and eternal life.
Sin is the greatest problem for humankind. It separates us from a relationship with God our creator. Jesus is unique among all religious figures in that he is the only one to solve this problem for us - he gave his life to satisfy sin’s debt. Jesus came back from the dead, as recorded by eyewitnesses, demonstrating that he was and is who he claimed to be.
RESPONSE QUESTIONS
(students answer these personally with or without sharing)
Do you feel confident that what the Bible says about Jesus is true? Do you feel certain that Jesus is the true way? Why or Why not?
Is there someone in your life who isn’t settled in their heart about who Jesus is? Do you think God wants to use you in their life?
Who is a trustworthy person that you feel comfortable talking to when you have doubts and questions about your faith? Have you learned anything from the way they live out their faith?