Tag: Kingdom of God

Believer

Prominent member of the Sanhedrin.

Joseph of Arimathea.

Reminding us.

Among the “white-washed tombs” lived true believers. Walking in obedience.

Looking forward to the Kingdom of God.

“Truly, truly, I say to you….”

After dark. Nicodemus seeks answers. Away from the crowds. And fellow religious leaders.

And Jesus says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).

Startling words to a learned Pharisee. Ruler among the Jews.

“How…?” (John 3:4).

Ordained plan. From the beginning.

But religious leaders of the day were not picking up on God’s Word revealed. Prophecy fulfilled.

They just heard what Jesus said. And knew without a doubt by His choice of words: this rabbi, with his ragtag followers, was claiming to be God.

Blasphemy.

And they were furious. Deadly furious.

He would not be tolerated.