Four Letter Words: “Life” John 14:6

Four Letter Words: Life

John 14:6
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025
Pastor Mike Bailey

Introduction

There are some four-letter words that should not come out of our mouths – and there are other four-letter words that we should be talking about. Maybe we don’t because these words make us uncomfortable or we don’t know what to say about them, but that doesn’t mean we should hide from them and the conversations they produce! Words like holy, life, grow, move, care, bold, and free are sometimes misunderstood because the world has redefined them. Let’s explore what the Bible says about these four-letter words together so we can stop avoiding them and start proclaiming what is good and true in our lives and in our world.

April 13: Holy – 1 Peter 1:13-25

April 20: Life – John 14:6

April 27: Grow – 1 Peter 2:1-3

May 4: Move – To Be Announced

May 11: Care – 1 John 3:17-18

May 18: Bold – 2 Corinthians 3:12

May 25: Free – John 8:36

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John 14:6 – LIFE

1. Jesus is the for my life.

Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life.” John 6:35a

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me,… you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12

“Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved.” John 10:9a

Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life.” John 11:25a

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches.” John 15:5a

¹⁷ When I saw him, I fell at his feet as if I were dead. But he laid his right hand on me and said, “Don’t be afraid! I am the First and the Last. ¹⁸ I am the living one. I died, but look—I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave.” Revelation 1:17-18

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2. Jesus changes how I in my life.

Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2

Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. Colossians 3:2

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3. Jesus gives me confidence in the in my life.

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. ⁶ Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28

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4. Jesus drives my for life.

 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Romans 12:11

“God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.” Matthew 5:6

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5. Jesus is the only to eternal death.

For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:5

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Challenge: Who is Jesus to me?

“There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12

It’s your sins that have cut you off from God. Isaiah 59:2a

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. Romans 3:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23

If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9

All Bible verses are from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.