The life and times of Nicodemus

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The life and times of Nicodemus
Character study Talk by Dele Oke
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• It started at night, when Nicodemus came to the
  Light.

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Who was Nicodemus?

• A Jew.
• A Pharisee.
• A member of the Sanhedrin (The highest legal,
  legislative and judicial body of Jews).
• A teacher of the Old Testament.

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The man who came by night

• He makes three appearances in the Gospel of
  John.John 3, 7 and 19.
• Reading John 223 John 32.

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Jesus Knew all about mankind

• Education, nature and culture may improve a
  person, but only grace can transform a person.

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Nicodemus first words to Jesus

• We know you are a teacher sent by God.
• There are depths of our personality and being
  that will only be transformed when we realise who
  Jesus is and fall in love with him.

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Changing our mindset

• The Gossip.
• The adamantly selfish personSelfishness is one
  of the greatest hindrances to the cause of
  Christ. (D.L Moody).
• The Timid one.
• The worldly mindset.

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A character change

• John 745-52.
• The second appearance of Nicodemus presents a
  changed man.
• You can either acknowledge your mistakes and
  weaknesses , change and move on, or you can
  justify them and stand still.

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Spiritual growth

• Vision
• Intention
• Means(Dallas Willard)

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A worthwhile ministry

• John 1938 42.
• When Peter had denied him.
• The disciples forsaken him.
• Jerusalem disowned him.
• Pilate had hands off him.
• The religious rulers had condemned him.
• Everyone had crucified him.
• Then Nicodemus stepped out to receive him.

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Dele Oke

• Living Word Library
• www.wordlibrary.co.uk