John 14: Group Study Handout

Overview

Jesus tells his disciples not to let their hearts be troubled and encourages them to believe in God and himself (vv. 1-3). He explains that he is going to prepare a place for them and reassures them that they know the way to where he is going.

Key verse

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.”

John 14:6 (WEB)

Outline

1. John 14:1–3 Comfort in Troubling Times
2. John 14:4–11 The Way to the Father
3. John 14:12–14 Promise of Greater Works
4. John 14:15–21 Love and Obedience
5. John 14:22–24 Revelation and Relationship
6. John 14:25–27 Role of the Holy Spirit
7. John 14:28–31 Overcoming the World

Discussion questions

1. What assurance does Jesus give in v1 regarding the disciples’ hearts?
2. What does Jesus claim about himself in v6?
3. In v28, why does Jesus say the Father is greater than he?
4. In vv. 15-16, what is the connection between love for Jesus and receiving the Counselor?
5. When have you found comfort in Jesus' promise of peace in v27?

Go deeper

Passages that echo John 14: John 16, 1 John 5, 1 John 2.

Before next time: read John 15.