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The episode discusses the significance of Nicodemus in the Gospel of John and the impact of character on one's life.
Day 87 Today's Reading: John 19 One hundred pounds is a lot of extra weight to carry with you. It is noticeable when you put it on and it’s noticeable when you shed it. Our story today is one hundred pounds put on and it’s noticeable, because you can’t hide one hundred pounds. Let me tell you about a person whose name you will recognize. Nicodemus. And he picked up one hundred pounds on his Jesus journey. Nicodemus has a three-verse bio journey through the Gospel of John. What do you think when I mention his name? For me, my first thought goes to John 3:16. He was the one to whom Jesus personally shared that amazing verse. Thanks to Nicodemus going to Jesus at night, we got the verse that has probably led more people to Jesus than any other Bible verse: “God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” Thank you, Nicodemus, but there is so much more. People can easily be known by one thing in their life and no one goes any further with them. It could be something they say, do, a crime they commit, a public sin they are known for, a heroic act. This can work both ways, good and bad. Something bad…
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Host: The 260 Journey
Topics covered
- weight
- character
- Nicodemus
- spiritual journey
- faith
Keywords
- Nicodemus
- John 3:16
- character
- spirituality
- faith journey
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Books & works: John 3:16
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