Post on 17-Jan-2018
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John 3:1-13
Confronting Jesus
Nicodemus
Came to confront Jesus• We all must• Can’t go along with the crowd (Exodus
23:2)
Nicodemus
Cannot dismiss him• Some think so (John 20:30, 31; Romans 1:4)• Salvation in no other name (Acts 4:12)
Mind To Mind
Blend ours with His• Not on a physical level• Spiritual (Philippians 2:5-9)
Mind To Mind
Reproved by Jesus• He was a teacher (John 3:10)• Woman at the well (John 4:10-15)• The multitude (John 6:26, 27, 48, 66-69)
Friend To Friend
Moses and God• Unique relationship (Exodus 33:11)• Jesus is our best friend• “Jesus Is All The World To Me”• “Where Could I go But To The Lord?”
Friend To Friend
A special friend• “Sticks closer than a brother”
(Proverbs 18:24)• Gave His life (John 15:13)• Stands by us (2 Timothy 4:16-18)• There for us
(Philippians 4:13; Hebrews 4:14-16; 9:24)
Friend To Friend
He is our friend• Are we His friend? (John 14:15)• Are we an enemy? (James 4:4)• “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
Heart To Heart
Heart to heart meeting with Jesus• Intellectual level alone not enough
(Matthew 22:37, 38)• Both mind and heart (John 2:25)
Heart To Heart
Acknowledge emotions• Woman’s tears (Luke 7:36, 38)• Not emotionalism• Some lost their joy
(Psalm 51:12; Acts 8:37)
Heart To Heart
Obedience produces emotions• Our choice (Romans 6:16-18)• Shame over sin (Jeremiah 6:15)• Compassion and sympathy for others
(Luke 10:25-37; John 11:35)
Face To Face
Nicodemus saw Him• Others after His resurrection
(1 Corinthians 15:1-8)• Are we at a disadvantage? (John 20:26-29)
Face To Face
One day we shall see Him • As He is (1 John 3:1, 2)• Every knee shall bow
(Romans 14:10-12; Philippians 2:10, 11)• Understanding who He is should be
enough (John 18:6)
Face To Face
All things are open before Him• Knows all and sees all (Hebrews 4:12,1 3)• Do you “see” Him now by faith?• Or, will you weep when you see Him?
(Luke 22:61, 62)
Conclusion
Have you confronted Jesus?Are you ready to see Him face to face?