Tuesday, September 13, 2011

3:16 Nicodemus' Conversation with Jesus-- Questions for discussion and reflection


In John 3:3, Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be “born again.” The term born-again refers to “inner re-creation (being made spiritually alive) of the person who believes in Jesus Christ for salvation.” What do the following scriptures reveal about the work of regeneration (being born-again)?

Ephesians 2:1, 5—

John 1:12-13—

1 Peter 1:3—

James 1:18—

John 6:63—

Titus 3:5—

1 John 5:1—

John 3:22 simple reports, “After this, Jesus and His disciples went to the Judean countryside” without revealing Nicodemus’ response to Jesus. We don’t know how or when, but Nicodemus did become a follower of Jesus. Read John 19:38-42. What changes in his life are evident from this account? Take some time to listen to the Holy Spirit. What changes would you like to see take place in your life as a result of this 40 day journey in John 3:16?

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