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?