1. A Tremendous Tragedy John 3:1-10
The Question
The Answer
The Rebuttal

2. A Tremendous Tragedy John 3:1-10
The Question
See John 2:23-25
Nicodemus – common Greek name
Pharisee – “to separate”
Popular with the people
Sanhedrin – ruling body
Zeal for law – external and ritualized
Religion of behavior modification

3. A Tremendous Tragedy John 3:1-10
The Question
The situation
“we” represented others
Came by night – cover
“Rabbi” – talks to Jesus as an equal
Jesus comes from God – no training
Focus is on signs

4. A Tremendous Tragedy John 3:1-10
The Answer
Shock – “you must be born again”
Nicodemus plays the analogy
How could he start all over again
“born of water and Spirit” – parallel
Ezekiel 36:24-27
John stated it is a spiritual thing
John gives an example – wind

5. A Tremendous Tragedy John 3:1-10
The Rebuttal
“How can these things be?”
Nicodemus is having a difficult time letting go of his legalistic, religious system.
Romans 10:2,3
Not a believer yet (Jn. 7:50; 19:38)

6. A Tremendous Tragedy John 3:1-10
Application
Have you been born again by water and the Spirit?
Is there any Nicodemus in you?
Are you giving time to those you share Jesus with to respond?