A member of the ruling council of the Sanhedrin, he was well versed in the scriptures and believed in the God of his fathers. He knew a Messiah was promised to save his people, but Jesus didn’t seem to be what they expected. Other than the fact that He performed miracles and spoke the truth of God, Jesus was a simple man from Nazareth – nothing spectacular – certainly not the King they had waited for. Still there was something about Him that drew Nicodemus to Him.
He visited Jesus under the darkness of night, being sure not to be seen. He asked questions. It soon became apparent to Nicodemus that this man was from God, but the words He spoke about being born again confused him.
A man couldn’t possibly re-enter his mother’s womb and be born again. Even this very intelligent man of God thought being close to God had something to do with what he could accomplish. Jesus soon made it clear that He was talking about submitting to God completely – all that was necessary was to believe.
John 3:16 “For this is the way God loved the world: he gave his one and only Son that everyone who believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
Nicodemus later went on to defend Jesus by insisting that a trial be held before Jesus was judged. Of course, a trial occurred, but it was anything but fair.
After Jesus death on the cross, Nicodemus, along with Joseph of Arimathea, another member of the council, went to claim Jesus’ body and give Him a proper burial. Nicodemus provided the expensive embalming spices.
How often do we hide our love for Jesus for fear of persecution? Are we really much different than the participants in Jesus’ death?
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People seem to spend some time pondering the eternal status of Nicodemus, as it’s not clear if he ever totally came public about his faith. I read recently from a commentator that because John seems generally favorable in his treatment of Nicodemus, that his relationship with Jesus was real. Some like to judge harshly, but a case can be made that shouting it out in public might not always be the best way. The key is, we each have to do what the Holy Spirit guides us to do. Maybe God wants us to be in a certain place, even a place where we can’t be totally upfront not necessarily to take a stand and die in that place but to remain in that place for the quieter opportunities to share. For all we know, there may be one solitary person we are ordained to witness to. Beats me, but all situations are not the same. Thanks for making me think, Kathy!
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Now you have me a thinking too. God has a purpose for everyone.
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That’s a fact!
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Thank you and have a blessed day ❤️
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You’re very welcome and likewise my friend 😍
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I do believe that Nicodemus genuinely loved Christ. I have often wondered what Scripture doesn’t tell us. It couldn’t have been easy to be known to have buried Christ. I wonder if the resurrection brought him ultimately to faith. It’s interesting to think about …but certainly, we do not wish to be undercover for God says that we should declare Christ before men… Great post, Kathy! ❤
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I’m confident that Jesus had a profound effect on Nicodemus. Can you image me the content of their conversation
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