Jesus does more than tell the truth. He is the Truth.

Notes And Next Steps

John 18:19-24, 37b-40 + Part 4 of the series “The Greatest Name"

… questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. (John 18:19)

“The reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” 

“What is truth?” retorted Pilate. (John 18:37,38)

Do you ever put Jesus on trial?

“If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31,32)

What lies are you believing?

Can you trust Jesus?

Spiritual Next Step

What is one lie that you believe too easily and too often? What truth of Jesus can replace it? (Here’s an excellent resource: The Lies We Believe, a book by Dr. Chris Thurman).

Discussion Questions

1. What is one lie that you believe too easily and too often? What truth of Jesus can replace it? (Here’s an excellent resources: The Lies We Believe, a book by Dr. Chris Thurman).
2. We lie to ourselves every day, even multiple times a day. We tell ourselves things that are inaccurate, distorted, mistaken and even unbiblical. Read Psalm 25:4,5. This is a prayer. What is it asking? Where is the power behind it? Can you memorize and use it this week to battle lies?
3. What characteristics of a financial advisor, mechanic or hair stylist make them a person whose advice you take or don’t take? Compare this to listening to Jesus.
4. Read 2 Thessalonians 2:13,14. Where do we find truth? What does it do for us?
5. Do you know the truth?