Scripture: John 3: 1-2

There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. 

Scripture Commentary: Nicodemus, a Pharisee, came to Jesus seeking knowledge.

Nicodemus was a learned man humbling himself before the master. Why?  Have you gone to Jesus seeking his wisdom, his direction? Do you go to Jesus directly with your questions?  Nicodemus could have sent one of his assistants, but he did not.

Prayer is the way to talk to God and it is a way for him to answer you.

Even though we can pray for each other, direct prayer is crucial to our individual relationship with God. Think about it. Do you form friendships by sending your friend to interact with the other person, or do you interact with that person directly before you can confidently call him or her your friend?

Nicodemus went after dark because he feared what other Pharisees would say about him. Do you talk about your prayers with your peers?

Have you told anyone about what Jesus does for your life, or do you stay quiet?

When Nicodemus entered into that conversation with Jesus he thought that the kingdom of God was only for the Jews. Jesus corrected him, teaching that the kingdom is for those who repent and turn to the Lord.  Jesus came for everyone, not just for the Jews alone. The kingdom of God is for anyone who is spiritually reformed and accepts God’s only begotten son as Lord and Savior.

Have you asked for forgiveness? Have you been reborn in your acceptance of Jesus?

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John Chapter 3