Tag: John 14:6

Jesus Offers What the Temple Could Only Symbolize

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AMY TURNER

In Matthew 12:6, Jesus makes a statement that deeply unsettled the religious leaders of His day. He told them, “Something greater than the temple is here.” This was a bold claim, especially considering how important the temple was to the Jewish people. It was not only an impressive building, but also the centre of worship, sacrifice, and the symbol of God’s presence among His people.

The temple was the place where offerings were made to seek forgiveness, and it held the Holy of Holies, the most sacred space, believed to be where God’s presence rested. Yet Jesus declared that He Himself fulfilled all these purposes in a greater way. He provides forgiveness and brings people directly into God’s presence through Himself.

Through Christ, what the temple represented is now fully and personally available to those who believe in Him.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.

John 14:6

Jesus Is the Way the Truth and the Life

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AMY TURNER

Jesus is described in many ways throughout the Bible. He is known as Christ, Lord, Saviour, the Son of God, and the Son of Man. He is also called the Alpha and Omega, meaning the beginning and the end. Other names include the son of David, the great king, the lamb of God, and the lion from the tribe of Judah. These titles reflect different parts of who he is and what he came to do.

In the Gospel of John, Jesus makes seven statements that begin with “I am,” where he reveals more about himself. One important statement is found in John 14:6, where Jesus says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Jesus does not just show the way to God. He is the way.

Through Jesus, people can know the truth and receive life that never ends.

And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among mankind by which we must be saved.”

Acts 4:12