MEETING JESUS: The Testimony of Nicodemus
Steve Poole

THEME - When Nicodemus encountered Jesus he recognized that he was “a turtle on a post” –he was above everyone else, maybe looking a little silly. He needed to humbly recognize his need for the savior, Jesus, and be born again.

TEXT - John 3:1-21, 7:50-52, 19:39-40

OUTLINE

A. Introduction – “I look at the turtle on top of the fence post and remember that he didn’t get there on his own. He had help.” ~ Alex Haley

B. Before Jesus - Nicodemus had it all.

C. Encounter Jesus - Nicodemus needs to be born again through faith in the Son of God

D. After Jesus – Nicodemus surrendered it all!

APPLICATION

1. Do you need to be born again?
2. How is Jesus challenging the things in which you place your identity?
3. Do the devotional “Being Born Again Is Not An Option” by Pete Briscoe on YouVersion Bible App