Nicodemus Visits Jesus by Night, Part 1 (TMF:3000)
Friday, November 06, 2026
by Daniel Litton Listen to the Feature
John chapter 3, starting in verse 1: “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him” (ESV). We begin with a scene at night, and Nicodemus’ visit of Jesus by night demonstrates his true inner feelings, that he doesn’t want others to know he is visiting him. It would cause criticism for him, after all. His fellow Scribes and Pharisees would question his intent, but maybe in his mind was that he didn’t want anyone to witness this visit, like those of a crowd. Nevertheless, the text tells us that Nicodemus is a ruler of the Jews. A high ranking individual we conclude, one with influence and power. One that people looked up to, to lead them, which, in considering that, begets another reason for the choice of this visitation at night. Nicodemus himself is supposed to have all the answers, and yet he is seeking this Jesus, who isn’t part of the Pharisees, on religious matters.