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Meet Nicodemus.

Questions about a new beginning.

Who was Nicodemus?

Nicodemus was a Pharisee and a leader who came to speak with Jesus at night. John describes his questions about being born anew. Later he spoke about fair hearing and helped with Jesus' burial.

Nicodemus asked how Jesus' teaching could be understood. His questions remind us that the Gospels do not portray every Pharisee in exactly the same way.

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Jesus Talks with Nicodemus

John 3:1–21

A Pharisee named Nicodemus came to Jesus at night and heard that entering God’s kingdom requires new life from God.

What can we learn?

Learning and understanding

Being curious and willing to learn.

Fairness

Treating people without favouritism.

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