[John 3:1] There was a man named Nicodemus, a Jewish religious leader who was a Pharisee.
Many people would rather follow _______________ than follow _______________.
God isn't ___________________ with your behavior.
[John 3:2] After dark one evening, he came to speak with Jesus. "Rabbi," he said, "we all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you."
If you find yourself in the _______________, turn to Jesus.
[John 3:3-5] Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God." [4] "What do you mean?" exclaimed Nicodemus. "How can an old man go back into his mother's womb and be born again?" [5] Jesus replied, "I assure you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit.
Following Jesus isn't about trying _______________, it's about starting _______________.
[John 3:16-17] “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. [17]God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.
Jesus wants to change your _______________ not just your _____________________.
[John 7:48-51] “Is there a single one of us rulers or Pharisees who believes in him? [49]This foolish crowd follows him, but they are ignorant of the law. God’s curse is on them!” [50] Then Nicodemus, the leader who had met with Jesus earlier, spoke up. [51] “Is it legal to convict a man before he is given a hearing?” he asked.
The RESTORATION process usually takes time.
[John 19:38-42] Afterward Joseph of Arimathea, who had been a secret disciple of Jesus (because he feared the Jewish leaders), asked Pilate for permission to take down Jesus’ body. When Pilate gave permission, Joseph came and took the body away. [39] With him came Nicodemus, the man who had come to Jesus at night. He brought about seventy-five pounds of perfumed ointment made from myrrh and aloes. [40] Following Jewish burial custom, they wrapped Jesus’ body with the spices in long sheets of linen cloth. [41] The place of crucifixion was near a garden, where there was a new tomb, never used before. [42] And so, because it was the day of preparation for the Jewish Passover and since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.
Welcome to ThriveChurch! We are so glad you are joining us online for service. We encourage you to comment below to share with others about what parts of the service minister and stand out to you.
If you are a first-time guest you can fill out this form to get connected: https://thrive.church/connect/
If you would like to give financially you can do so here: https://thrive.church/give/
If you need any prayer you can send prayer requests here: https://thrivect.churchcenter.com/people/forms/13260
Stay connected with us throughout the week:
Website: http://thrv.ch/2RVLhKja
Facebook: http://thrv.ch/facebook
Instagram: http://thrv.ch/insta
Twitter: http://thrv.ch/twitter
