Questions and Answers
Which Pharisee came to Jesus by night?
Nicodemus
When did Nicodemus come to see Jesus?
by night
Jesus said, 'Unless one is _________ ________, he cannot see the kingdom of God.'
born again
What is born of the flesh?
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What is born of the Spirit?
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What blows where it wishes?
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What was Nicodemus a teacher over?
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Who lifted up a serpent in the wilderness?
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Who must also be lifted up?
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'For God __ _____ ___ _____ ____ __ ____ ___ ____ ________ ___, ____ _________ ________ __ ___ ______ ___ ______ ___ ____ ___________ ____.'
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What did men love more than light?
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What does light expose?
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Where was John now baptizing?
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What was that near?
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What was there lots of in Aenon near Salim?
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What did a dispute arise between John's Disciples and Jesus' disciples about?
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John said, 'He must increase, I must __________.'
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Who does the Father love?
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What does the person who believes in the Son have?
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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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