Word Of Life Ministries Of All Nations

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Time:  A.D. 27  – Place:  Jerusalem

Golden Text:  “For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16)

Lesson Outline

I.  Teaching About God’s Saving Love John 3:1-8; II. Application of God’s Saving Love – John 3:9-16

I. Teaching About God’s Saving Love

John 3:1 – There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: Nicodemus was the ruler of the Jews, he was a Pharisee and a teacher, and a member of the Sanhedrin who came to Jesus during the night. Recognizing Jesus’s greatness, Nicodemus asked to be instructed more fully by Him. Although he did not immediately understand Jesus’ words about the necessity of regeneration, he eventually did comprehend and became a disciple of Jesus. He argued that Jesus is given a fair hearing before the Sanhedrin. when they had sentenced Him to death by the cross. Nicodemus also aided Joseph of Arimathea in burying the body of Jesus. Nicodemus came to Jesus at night, if could have been he was fearful of those who would condemn him for seeking out Jesus, or perhaps he wanted to be certain he could have uninterrupted time with Him. Nicodemus addressed Jesus politely and respectful by calling Him “Rabbi”, He knew Jesus was from God but did not see Him as Messiah. Read More