The Only Way to the Father | John_14:5–21

Jesus reveals Himself as the exclusive path to the Father and the perfect revelation of God, offering His disciples certainty, presence, and promise in the midst of their fears.

Thomas’ Question and Jesus’ Declaration of the Way

John 14:5–7 (AMP)

5 Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going; so how can we know the way?”
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father except by (through) Me.”
7 If you had known Me [had learned to recognize Me], you would also have known My Father. From now on you know Him and have seen Him.

Legend for Discourse Tree:

🔑 Thomas’ Question and Jesus’ Declaration of the Way
├── 🔸 Thomas expresses uncertainty about Jesus’ destination (v. 5)
│ ├── 💬 His literal, earthly perspective reflects the disciples’ unsettled hearts
├── 🔸 Jesus reveals Himself as the Way, the Truth, and the Life (v. 6)
│ ├── 💬 Salvation and access to the Father are found exclusively in Him
│ └── ⚡ Jesus is not merely a guide—He Himself is the path to God
└── 🔸 Knowing Jesus means knowing the Father (v. 7)
├── 💬 Relationship with the Son is the doorway to true knowledge of God
└── ⚡ Seeing the character of Je…