Why Jesus Is More Than Self-Help
You’ve tried the self-help, the philosophies, the hustle. Something still feels off, whether you’re restless, directionless, or just plain stressed. This week, Chuck Mingo opens The Jesus Exhibit, a new series exploring seven self-portraits of the living God. Jesus doesn’t offer another system. He makes a claim: I am the way, the truth, and the life. The way to freedom, to meaning, to identity, to home. Come see who Jesus says he is.
Process, journal or discuss the themes of this article - here's a few questions to get the ball rolling...
Welcome to the Weekend-Follow Up!
This is content that reflects on the Weekend message and how it can apply to your life. Each week, your group will discover what God might be saying to you, and how you can respond through a group discussion.
What’s something you were afraid of as a kid and why? Are you still afraid of it as an adult?
What stood out to you most from the message?
Is there an area in your life where you feel like you keep coming up short, or something just isn’t satisfying? Share with the group.
What makes it tempting to search for hope and meaning in the things around you, instead of Jesus?
How do you usually view freedom? Do you think it’s similar or different from the freedom found in Jesus?
What do you feel like you wrestle with the most when it comes to trusting in Jesus: Freedom, identity, meaning, moral compass, or hope? (It’s okay if you’re just guessing)
Read John 14:1-6.
What sticks out to you in this passage, and why? Where do you see encouragement?
In John 14:3, it says that Jesus is preparing a place (aka a home) for us. What does home mean to you?
What’s one thing you can do this week to live into the way, the truth, and the life Jesus has for you?
Let’s end our time praying together. You can say something like;
*“Jesus, thank you for loving each of us and wanting to meet us where we are. Help us experience and cling to the life you give—you know what those areas are in our lives, so we ask for strength, understanding, and guidance. In the identity and character of your name we pray, amen.” *
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Bonus Questions
- Pick someone in the group to look up Caravaggio’s painting, “The Incredulity of Saint Thomas.” What’s your reaction? Do you identify with anyone in the painting?
- What’s one way you’ve experienced Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life? Where would you like to experience him more?
That’s it for this week - see you next time!
May 24, 2026 • 1 hr 7 mins 57 sec
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