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Which Pharisee came to Jesus by night?
Which Pharisee came to Jesus by night?
Nicodemus
When did Nicodemus come to see Jesus?
When did Nicodemus come to see Jesus?
by night
Jesus said, 'Unless one is _________ ________, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'
Jesus said, 'Unless one is _________ ________, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'
born again
What is born of the flesh?
What is born of the flesh?
What is born of the Spirit?
What is born of the Spirit?
What blows where it wishes?
What blows where it wishes?
What was Nicodemus a teacher over?
What was Nicodemus a teacher over?
Who lifted up a serpent in the wilderness?
Who lifted up a serpent in the wilderness?
Who must also be lifted up?
Who must also be lifted up?
'For God __ _____ ___ _____ ____ __ ____ ___ ____ ________ ___, ____ _________ ________ __ ___ ______ ___ ______ ___ ____ ___________ ____.'
'For God __ _____ ___ _____ ____ __ ____ ___ ____ ________ ___, ____ _________ ________ __ ___ ______ ___ ______ ___ ____ ___________ ____.'
What did men love more than light?
What did men love more than light?
What does light expose?
What does light expose?
Where was John now baptizing?
Where was John now baptizing?
What was that near?
What was that near?
What was there lots of in Aenon near Salim?
What was there lots of in Aenon near Salim?
What did a dispute arise between John's Disciples and Jesus' disciples about?
What did a dispute arise between John's Disciples and Jesus' disciples about?
John said, 'He must increase, I must __________.'
John said, 'He must increase, I must __________.'
Who does the Father love?
Who does the Father love?
What does the person who believes in the Son have?
What does the person who believes in the Son have?
What abides in the one who doesn't believe in the Son?
What abides in the one who doesn't believe in the Son?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Concepts
- Nicodemus: A Pharisee who approached Jesus during the night to discuss spiritual matters.
- Jesus teaches about spiritual rebirth, emphasizing the necessity of being "born again" to perceive the Kingdom of God.
Spiritual Teachings
- Essential Teachings: Jesus states the distinction between being born of the flesh (physical birth) and being born of the Spirit (spiritual rebirth).
- The wind is metaphorically mentioned, illustrating the unseen movement of the Spirit, which acts according to its own will.
Biblical References
- Moses lifted a serpent in the wilderness, a foreshadowing of the necessity for the Son of Man (Jesus) to be lifted up for salvation.
- John 3:16 emphasizes God’s love for humanity through the sacrifice of His Son, presenting the concept of everlasting life for believers.
Human Nature and Sin
- People generally prefer darkness over light due to their deeds, which gets exposed when they come into the light.
Locations and Events
- John the Baptist is baptizing at Aenon near Salim, where an abundance of water is available, indicating the setting for his ministry.
- A dispute arose between John's disciples and Jesus' disciples concerning purification practices, highlighting early tensions in the nascent Christian movement.
Decrease of John the Baptist
- John the Baptist declares his role: "He must increase, I must decrease," recognizing the greater significance of Jesus’ mission.
Belief and Consequences
- Believing in the Son grants everlasting life, while disbelief results in the wrath of God remaining upon the individual.
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