5 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. Ephesians 5:1-2

Journeying through John Part I: the Reborn Response

The Secretive & daring approach & daring approach

The Secretive & daring approach & daring approach i. Insight into Nicodemus

There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee. -John 3:1

The Secretive & daring approach & daring approach i.Insight into Nicodemus ii.The Risk

2 After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus -John 3:2. -John 3:2

The Secretive & daring approach & daring approach i.Insight into Nicodemus ii.The Risk iii.The Reason

“Rabbi,” he said, “we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you.” -John 3:2

The Demand for change for change

The Demand for change for change i.A Drastic Example

3 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” 4 “What do you mean?” exclaimed Nicodemus. “How can an old man go back into his mother’s womb and be born again?” John 3:3-4

The Demand for change for change i.A Drastic Example ii.A Call for True Belief

16 “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 17 God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16-17

The Demand for change for change i.A Drastic Example ii.A Call for True Belief iii.A Stern Warning

18 “There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God’s one and only Son.

19 And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. John 3:18-19

The Demand for change for change i.A Drastic Example ii.A Call for True Belief iii.A Stern Warning iv.A Shining Illustration

20 All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed. 21 But those who do what is right come to the light so others can see that they are doing what God wants. John 3:20-21

A Reborn boldness boldness

A Reborn boldness boldness i.Surrounded by Doubters

After this, Jesus traveled around Galilee. He wanted to stay out of Judea, where the Jewish leaders were plotting his death. 2 But soon it was time for the Jewish Festival of Shelters,

3 and Jesus’ brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, where your followers can see your miracles! 4 You can’t become famous if you hide like this! If you can do such wonderful things, show yourself to the world!”

5 For even his brothers didn’t believe in him. John 7:1-5

A Reborn boldness boldness i.Surrounded by Doubters ii.A Man amongst Boys

47 “Have you been led astray, too?” the Pharisees mocked. 48 “Is there a single one of us rulers or Pharisees who believes in him? 49 This foolish crowd follows him, but they are ignorant of the law. God’s curse is on them!” John 7:47

A Reborn boldness boldness i.Surrounded by Doubters ii.A Man amongst Boys iii.A Bold Suggestion

50 Then Nicodemus, the leader who had met with Jesus earlier, spoke up. 51 “Is it legal to convict a man before he is given a hearing?” John 7:50

How is your Approach to Christ?

How strong Is your belief in Christ?

How bold Have you been for Christ?

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