Jesus, Lessons for Life 9
Lessons from Christ require faith.
As his fame was rapidly growing, Jesus revealed his true mission on earth. This happened in the context of teaching and counseling Nicodemus, a high ranking Jewish Pharisee.
It is interesting that, given his position of power and influence, Nicodemus sought out Jesus under the cover of darkness. Even so, it shows how even some high ranking members of Jewish leadership were drawn to the Truth of our Savior.
Jesus taught him using metaphors, yet is still left Nicodemus struggling to find answers. He remained in a position where he would have to make some decisions and commitments based on faith, just as we do.
John 3:1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council.
2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him.”
3 In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.’”
4 “How can a man be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother’s womb to be born!”
5 Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.
6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit.
7 You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’
Key Lesson — Every lesson from Christ may not be 100% spelled out in black and white. That would be where faith enters the picture as we study. The Bible does not elaborate completely on all topics. It requires faith to learn and follow.
Thank you,
Larry
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