Susan Lafferty“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).
“What are you looking for?”
The question. Directed to two disciples of John. Earlier, they hear their teacher say, “Look, the Lamb of God!” as Jesus walks by. And they take off after Him.
Now they’re trailing behind on the path.
Jesus turns. And asks.
How can it be?
Rabbi. Healer. Friend.
Hanging in this place of death.
On a Roman cross.
Master, who loved in truth,
speaking life and light
to all who had
ears to hear.
How could it lead to this?
