56 posts tagged Nicodemus

May 8, 2008 Curse David S: “And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? So let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?” –II Samuel 16:10 O: As one studies the life of David, a clear example of the “whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” principle unfolds perfectly.

In the Gospel of John (chapter 3) there is a fascinating account of the midnight encounter Jesus had with a man who had a troubled heart. His name was Nicodemus. He was a man of position and influence. So much so, he was probably sneeking in to see Jesus under cover of night.

HE’s waiting for the shadows. Darkness will afford the cover he covets. So he waits for the safety of nightfall. He sits near the second-floor window of his house, sipping olive-leaf tea, watching the sunset, biding his time. Jerusalem enchants at this hour.

 Let’s begin today with a bit of trivia, so let’s see how you do – what do George Bush, Jimmy Carter John Ashcroft, Dan Quayle have in common? They are all politicians. How about the next list: Supermodel Kim Alexis, Stephen Baldwin, Jane Fonda, Tom Hanks, Richard Kiel and Gary Busey? They are all actors, or in the entertainment business.

Learning from the experienced April 20, 2008 – 9:08 pm Scripture is alive. God breathed into it truths so great that physical life is not long enough to extract the wisdom it contains. Thankfully, some men have been gifted by God to help us. They both expose great truth and bring depth to known truth.

@ last Saturday’s Final Showdown event, veteran deejay Professor Nuts paid tribute to his ‘teacher’, Nicodemus. Gleaner writer, Mel Cooke gave an excellent overview and analysis of Nuts’ performance at Final Showdown. Full article here.

Research Proposal Posted by wc120 under Adam Nicodemus 1 Comment The research prompt that I have chosen to pursue would be the first prompt given to us that includes considering works or people who have challenged or are currently challenging political authority.

“The wind blows wherever it pleases …” By Scott Harrup | April 11, 2008 Ubiquitous John 3:16. Max Lucado has written about it in his latest best-seller, calling it the “Hope Diamond” of the Bible. During professional sports broadcasts the reference jumps out with highlighter intensity from handmade signs creeping onscreen.

JESUS. IS. NOT. DEAD. by Saitia EDITOR’S NOTE: The fourth installment from the Daily Matzo, a rare extant parchment throw-away rag of 30 A.D. Jerusalem coffee shops, chronicles the unprecedented events surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of one Joshua Ben Joseph, the Galilean boat builder, and coincidentally, the “Son of God.” [Daily Matzo] Editor’s Preface of April 9, 30 A.D.

Introductory note from Jason Pratt: see here for the previous entry; and see here for the first entry of the series. (It explains what I'm doing, and how, and contains the Johannine prologue.) Another main dramatic climax in this chapter. Keep in mind that the Feast of Tabernacles is also known as the Feast of Light and Water.