Read John 3:1–21
Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night… John 3:1-2b NIV
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Nicodemus believed that Jesus was a teacher sent by God because
of the great miracles He performed. But Nicodemus did not have an understanding
of saving faith. He was a teacher of the law, but he had not experienced the
work of the Holy Spirit in his life. He needed to be born again–not natural
birth but spiritual.
Later, as Nicodemus continued to blend in with those who wanted to kill Jesus, they asked, "Have any of the rulers or the Pharisees believed in Him?" The best he could do was to say, "Does our law judge a man before it hears him and knows what he is doing?" (John 7:48–51) Later, after the cross, Nicodemus, along with Joseph of Arimathea risked their lives to ask for Jesus' body, indicating that they were His followers.
Later, as Nicodemus continued to blend in with those who wanted to kill Jesus, they asked, "Have any of the rulers or the Pharisees believed in Him?" The best he could do was to say, "Does our law judge a man before it hears him and knows what he is doing?" (John 7:48–51) Later, after the cross, Nicodemus, along with Joseph of Arimathea risked their lives to ask for Jesus' body, indicating that they were His followers.
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It is very difficult to speak up about our faith among those who
do not believe. But the Holy Spirit can give us the courage to do so. Lord, fill
me with Your Holy Spirit, so that I will have the courage to share my faith in
You.
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Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the
kingdom of God unless he is born again." John 3:3NIV
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