Nicodemus was a religious man who saw the miracles that Jesus did. He knew that God must have sent Jesus, but he didn’t know that he himself was a lost sinner. When he was told that he had to be born again before he could see the kingdom of God, Nicodemus did not understand. The Lord had to explain that God works in an unseen way in a person’s heart, just like the wind is sent. We don’t know where it comes from or where it is going, but we can feel it, hear its sound, and see its effect.
God is love, and God is also light. People like to do their evil deeds when it is dark so others will not see them. But God can see as well in the dark as in the light. The Lord Jesus is the light of the world, and He reveals the sin that is in man’s dark heart. If we come to Him and confess our sins, He will forgive us. But if we do not believe on Him, the wrath of God abides on us. While there is yet time, “flee from the wrath to come.”
1. Nicodemus was a religious Pharisee. What did he have to do before he could see the kingdom of God? __________ John 3:___
2. We can feel the wind when it blows and we can hear the sound of it. What does Jesus compare this to? __________ John 3:___
3. Because God so loved the world, what did He give so that we could have everlasting life? __________ John 3:___
4. Why would a person who does evil hate the light? __________ John 3:___
5. Those that believe on the Son have everlasting life. What about those who do not believe on the Son? __________ John 3:___