John 14:6—How Is Jesus ‘the Life’? Ep. 1394 Christian Questions Podcast

[00:05:41] What does the Parable of the Vine teach us about Jesus as the life?

[00:11:48] Jesus said to ask what you wish and it will be done for you - then why aren't all Christians rich and powerful?

[00:15:15] How do we abide in Jesus and what does that have to do with him being the life?

[00:23:09] How does the raising of Lazarus demonstrate Jesus as the life for all?

The teaching Jesus gave to his apostles the night before his crucifixion about him being ‘the way, the truth, and the life’ was a profound foundation that described the path of every true Christian. Jesus as ‘the way’ opened up the opportunity for average, sinful individuals to become acceptable to God through the merit of Jesus’ sacrifice. He was and is the path we are to follow. As we walk this path, we can recognize Jesus as ‘the truth’ by accepting that his actions, teachings and example were always a direct reflection of the ultimate and pure truth that comes directly from the Father. Being on the path, following Jesus’ example and absorbing the truth of God’s words spoken through Jesus, we now can begin to open ourselves to understanding Jesus as ‘the life.’

At the beginning of John 15, Jesus taught us about how he is ‘the life’ in a rich metaphor of spiritual vitality. He called himself ‘the true vine,’ labeled God as the “Vinedresser” and his disciples as “branches.” These relationships highlight spiritual nourishment and fruitful discipleship (https://christianquestions.com/bible-questions/what-does-cross-bearing-mean/) rooted in obedience and love.

Here are just a few takeaways from this vital teaching:

• Jesus as the ‘true vine’ shows us that his disciples must remain