What Will Heal (Study Guide)

“What Will Heal”


Sermon Study Guide for September 20, 2026


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Scripture: John 18:37-38


1. The Truth Is…

“live your truth”


“little white lies”



2. Pilate and Jesus

“you say I am a king…”


John 8:31-32

John 14:6


“What is truth?”


John 4 - woman at the well




3. Finding Truth

a. Follow _______________________



b. Tell the ______________________

John 14:17 - spirit of truth





Questions to Discuss or Ponder:

  1. Why is Pilate in such a difficult position in the trial of Jesus? How do you think you would have acted if you were him?
  2. What are the challenges in talking about “truth” today?
  3. What problems are inherent in the encouragement to “live your truth”?
  4. Why do people today react negatively to Jesus’ claim to be “the truth”? How do you respond to that?
  5. What do you think Jesus would have said to Pilate if Pilate had lingered after asking his question?
  6. Respond to this statement: “Truth deals with the whole person.” Do you agree or disagree with that statement? Why?
  7. How have you experienced social media “weaponizing” comparison? How does that impact what we see as true?


Scripture for the Week:

Monday - John 4:1-26

Tuesday - John 8:21-32

Wednesday - John 14:1-14

Thursday - John 14:15-31

Friday - John 19:1-16

Saturday - Psalm 25


In response to this Scripture, how will you live?



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