Reading:John 3:1-21
Key verse: v.16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
The apostle John wrote the story of Jesus meeting Nicodemus. Jesus told Nicodemus about being born-again in the Spirit. Nicodemus wanted to understand more.
Nicodemus asked Jesus, “How can these things be?” (v.9).
Jesus replied, “Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know how these things? Jesus further explained these concepts to Nicodemus in verses 10-14.
Nicodemus was a Pharisee, a leader of the Jews, and a teacher of the Law. He knew well the Scriptures. He was supposed to know all the words of God written by the men of God in the Old Testament. However, he still missed the point. He knew the Messiah was coming. He heard the teachings of Jesus and saw the miracles He had done. But Nicodemus still wanted to be sure who Jesus was. So, Nicodemus came to Jesus by himself to get to know Jesus for himself. Even though Jesus had experienced rejection from many of the Pharisees, He still answered Nicodemus’ questions. Jesus knew the heart of Nicodemus – that he was seeking sincerely. So, Jesus patiently revealed to Nicodemus the heart of God. Jesus explained to Nicodemus the love of God for everyone – all the people of world.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3:16-17)
Jesus clearly showed the truth and the way to Nicodemus – the truth that God loves everyone – all the people of the world, Jews, Gentiles, etc.
The way to God is to believe in His Son Jesus Christ. God sent Jesus from heaven to this world, not to judge or punish us, but to save us.
Jesus made the way for us to come to God and be part of His Kingdom plain and simple: Believe in Him; believe that God sent Him to save the world.
Reflection: God loves the world. God loves everyone in the world so much that He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to give us all eternal life. For God so loved everyone – that that includes you and me.
Prayer: Thank You Father for your love for me. Thank You for sending Your Son Jesus to give me eternal life, that I may live with you forever, for all eternity. Please help me share your love with everyone you lead me to today.
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