The Life of Nicodemus — Seeker of Truth Quiz Flashcards

#1

What was Nicodemus's position in Jewish society when he first encountered Jesus at night?

📖 John 3:1

#2

Why did Nicodemus come to see Jesus at night according to John's account?

📖 John 3:2

#3

What specific teaching did Jesus give to Nicodemus regarding salvation in John 3?

📖 John 3:3

#4

How did Nicodemus initially respond to Jesus's teaching about being born again?

📖 John 3:4

#5

What defense did Nicodemus offer on behalf of Jesus before the Sanhedrin in John 7?

📖 John 7:50-51

#6

What role did Nicodemus play in the burial of Jesus according to John 19?

📖 John 19:39

#7

How much myrrh and aloes did Nicodemus bring for Jesus's burial?

📖 John 19:39

#8

In John 3, what does Jesus compare the work of the Holy Spirit to?

📖 John 3:8

#2

He was afraid of being seen by other Pharisees and risking his reputation

John 3:2 indicates Nicodemus came 'at night,' and John 7:50-51 shows the Pharisees objected to his defense of Jesus, suggesting he came secretly out of fear for his standing among them.

John 3:2

#1

A Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin

John 3:1 explicitly identifies Nicodemus as 'a member of the Pharisees' and later John 7:50 reveals he was part of the Sanhedrin, making him a prominent religious authority.

John 3:1

#4

He asked how a person could be born again when they are old

In John 3:4, Nicodemus responds with confusion, asking, 'How can someone be born when they are old? Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother's womb,' showing he initially misunderstood Jesus's metaphorical language.

John 3:4

#3

No one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again

In John 3:3, Jesus tells Nicodemus, 'Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again,' establishing the necessity of spiritual rebirth rather than Jewish lineage or works of the Law.

John 3:3

#6

He brought myrrh and aloes and helped Joseph of Arimathea wrap Jesus's body

John 19:39 records that Nicodemus came with Joseph of Arimathea and brought 'a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds,' helping to wrap Jesus's body in linen strips, demonstrating his full commitment to Jesus despite the risks.

John 19:39

#5

He argued that the Law does not condemn a person without hearing them first

In John 7:50-51, when the Sanhedrin was criticizing Jesus, Nicodemus speaks up saying, 'Does our law condemn a man without first hearing to see what he has been doing?' demonstrating his fairness and legal knowledge.

John 7:50-51

#8

The wind, which blows where it chooses

In John 3:8, Jesus tells Nicodemus, 'The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit,' using wind as a metaphor for the Spirit's mysterious and sovereign work.

John 3:8

#7

About seventy-five pounds

John 19:39 specifically records that Nicodemus brought 'a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds,' a significant and expensive quantity showing deep reverence and commitment.

John 19:39

#9

What other prominent disciple of Jesus is mentioned alongside Joseph of Arimathea in connection with Jesus's burial?

📖 John 19:38-39

#10

In what city did all of Nicodemus's interactions with Jesus take place according to the Gospel of John?

📖 John 3:1

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#10

Jerusalem

All recorded encounters between Nicodemus and Jesus in John's Gospel occur in Jerusalem—his nighttime visit (John 3), his defense in the Sanhedrin (John 7), and his role in the burial (John 19).

John 3:1

#9

Nicodemus

John 19:38-39 presents Joseph of Arimathea as the primary figure providing the tomb, and immediately follows with Nicodemus bringing spices, showing these two were the key figures in Jesus's burial.

John 19:38-39

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