March 29th - Small Group Guide
SMALL GROUP GUIDE
HE IS — The Way, The Truth, and The Life
Text: John 14:6
Jesus doesn’t give directions—He gives Himself.
INTRO — WHEN EXPECTATIONS MISS REALITY
Palm Sunday is one of the most confusing moments in the Gospels. The crowd is loud. Hope is high. Expectation is strong. But they’re celebrating a Jesus they don’t fully understand. They want a political king. Jesus comes as a suffering Savior.
Discussion:
- Have you ever expected God to do one thing… and He did something completely different?
- How did that affect your trust in Him?
READ TOGETHER
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. 4 You know the way to the place where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” 6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know John 14:1–7
1. THE WAY — WHEN YOU FEEL LOST “I am the way…”
Key Idea Jesus is not pointing to a path—He is the path.
We often want:
- A plan
- A map
- Clear directions
But Jesus offers something different: His presence Life doesn’t always “recalculate” neatly.
Sometimes it feels like:
- “I’ve gone too far”
- “I’ve messed this up”
- “There’s no way back”
Jesus doesn’t say, “Find your way back.” He says, “Stay with Me.”
Discussion:
- Where in your life do you currently feel lost or uncertain?
- Why do we tend to prefer a plan over a person?
- What would it practically look like for you to “stay close to Jesus” this week?
Takeaway: You don’t need a better plan—you need a closer walk.
2. THE TRUTH — WHEN YOU FEEL CONFUSED “I am the truth…”
Key Idea Truth is not something we customize—it’s Someone we trust.
We live in a world of:
- Opinions
- Noise
- Constant information
And it creates confusion more than clarity.
Foggy Windshield You can still move forward… But you’re guessing.That’s how many people live spiritually.
Not rebellious—just unclear.
Discussion:
- What are some voices competing for your attention right now?
- How can “partial truth” be just as dangerous as falsehood?
- What does it mean to interpret culture through Jesus instead of interpreting Jesus through culture?
Takeaway: When truth shows up, lies lose power.
3. THE LIFE — WHEN YOU FEEL EMPTY “I am the life…”
Key Idea Jesus doesn’t upgrade your life—He becomes your life.We try to fill the emptiness with:
- Achievement
- Experiences
- Relationships
…but still feel something missing. You can be full… …and still not satisfied. That’s the human soul.
Discussion:
- Where do people commonly look for life apart from God?
- Have you ever had something you thought would satisfy you… but didn’t?
- What’s the difference between “adding Jesus to your life” and “making Jesus your life”?
Takeaway: Life isn’t found in having more—it’s found in Him.
PALM SUNDAY CONNECTION — MISPLACED EXPECTATIONS
The crowd shouted “Hosanna!” …but misunderstood what they needed saving from.
They wanted:
- Immediate change
- External rescue
Jesus came for:
- Internal transformation
- Eternal rescue
Discussion:
- Where are you tempted to want Jesus on your terms instead of trusting Him on His?
- Why is it easier to celebrate Jesus when He aligns with our expectations?
CLOSING — TRUSTING THE RIGHT NAME
The Bridge in the Dark Faith is not seeing everything clearly.It’s trusting the One who does.
Reflection
- Which do you need most right now: Way, Truth, or Life?
- What is one step you can take this week to trust Jesus more deeply in that area?
CHALLENGE
- Don’t just believe in Jesus this week.
- Walk with Him as your Way.
- Listen to Him as your Truth.
- Depend on Him as your Life.