Verses Used:

• John 3:1-10
• John 19:38-42
• John 3:16
• Matthew 28:1-10

Takeaways:

Questions for Jesus

• Jesus knew what Nicodemus wanted [which was] access to the kingdom.
• Jesus’ invitation to Nicodemus to be born again is the invitation to every person who wants access to the kingdom, who wants a relationship with God.
• It doesn’t matter how good a person tries to be, without Jesus we are spiritually dead.
• A lot of religion is aimed at getting us to God

The Turning Point

• Nicodemus’ faith shows up in the story, and he is not hiding it.
• Jesus isn’t looking for secret admirers. He is calling us to be his followers, his friends.

The Resurrection

• This is the single most important event in all of history.
• Jesus is in the business of redeeming and restoring people.
• Jesus sees you, Jesus knows you, and Jesus loves you.
• “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life."

Discussion Questions:

• Nicodemus came to Jesus with questions. What are some of the questions you would ask Jesus if you had the chance?
• Nicodemus struggled to understand being born again. How does our need to fully understand things sometimes get in the way of belief?
• How does the resurrection of Jesus make a difference in your daily life?
• Why do you think so many people know the story of Jesus, but do not believe?

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