Nicodemus (John 3)
Male
Jerusalem
Teacher
Good reputation
“Rabbi”
Night

Woman at the Well (John 4)
Female
Samaria
Worker
Bad reputation
“Prophet”
Noon

John 3:1-12
1. Jesus meets us in the Dark
2. Jesus reveals our Need
3. Jesus provides the Answer
4. Jesus calls us to Believe

The Gospel for the Suburbs
* "Successful" and "Religious"
* Need to be Born Again / Transformed

1. Meet them in the Dark
2. Show Patience with Questions
3. Two Problems: Sin and Death
4. Connect on “Good” and “God” then move to Gospel Transformation
5. Let’s be ready in the Church

The Danger for the Suburban Church
*Success and Reputation without Spiritual Power and Transformation

*Signs - petty concerns; lack of prayer; desire to impress; comparison

*Watch the Drift - from mission, to ministry, to maintenance, to memorial

*We need the Trellis AND the Vine; the Word AND the Spirit

*Have I been born again?

*How does being born again affect my life?

Emmaus Baptist Church
SERVICE TIMES:
Sunday School at 9:15am
Worship Gathering at 10:45am