HELP YOUR STUDENTS TO IDENTIFY OBSTACLES TO HIS PROGRESS

 Nicodemus, a prominent leader of the Jews, faced an obstacle to becoming one of Jesus' disciples. Only about six months after Jesus began his ministry, Nicodemus recognized Jesus as God's representative. (John 3:1, 2) However, Nicodemus chose to meet Jesus secretly for "fear of the Jews." (John 7:13; 12:42) He may have thought that he had too much to lose by becoming a disciple of Jesus.

Nicodemus had knowledge of the Law, but he needed help in understanding what Jehovah expected of him. How did Jesus help him? Jesus was generous with his time, even meeting Nicodemus at night. And Jesus clearly stated what Nicodemus had to do in order to become a disciple: repent of his sins, get baptized in water, and exercise faith in the Son of God. -JOHN 3:5, 14-21.

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