Introduction:- John.14:1-6.

            v.1-4. The Promise.

            v.5.    The Question – Thomas does not understand

            v.6,      The Answer – Three Principles.    a. THE WAY!    b. THE TRUTH!     c. THE LIFE!

Note:- Hebrews.13:8. His life must be seen through believers, we are to be the Physical! Visible! Image of the Invisible God! Jesus is to be seen through His Body the church, the believers.

1. The Way. -  Early church/believers identified with and called “The Way” Acts.9:2 &1 9:9 &23.

Rom.12:1-2. A transformed life. Matt.7:13-14. Narrow gate – to life.

1. Luke.9:23-27.       i.          Deny self!

ii.         Take up their CROSS DAILY!

iii.        Follow Me!

n.b. The Power of the Cross – Illustration:-  Gen.49:8-12, v.10. Hebrews.1:8.

a. Sceptre/Rod = Sign of Tribal authority.                                    Refer to His

b. Shiloh. ” Until Shiloh comes” = Title of Messiah.                        Government

A believers authority is in Him = Gal.2:20 & 6:14 = Psalm.23:4. Through Him we have Comfort of His Rod/staff. = THE CROSS!!!

1. 2.    The Truth. Heb.1:1-3 Sustaining/upholding all things by the Word of His power.

John.1:14 & 17  +  John.8:32.

We cannot control truth or manipulate it to meet our own purposes desires or plans  – It is the LORD’S TRUTH THAT CONTROL US!

1. The Life. John.1:1-4.  Acts.17:28. Our very existence depends upon the The Lord and the Holy Spirit.