This all-too-familiar story from John 3 captures the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, who came to Jesus at night. It is in the midst of their conversation about being born again that Jesus says the iconic words of John 3:16. Just as Nicodemus came to Jesus in the dark, out of fear of his reputation and a sense of self-preservation, Jesus comes to meet us and shine the light of love and forgiveness.

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Reflection Questions:
1. What does being born from above or born again mean to you?

2. In what ways do you recognize your need before God?

3. What are your powerful takeaways from the text?