1. To see the kingdom of God (1-3)

Nicodemus seemed to have everything men strive for: education, wealth, a position of honor and power. He was a man of high moral character. But something was missing. Jesus knew what it was. Nicodemus was a two-dimensional man. He had no inner life with God; God's kingdom was not in his heart. He came to Jesus because he believed that Jesus was a teacher sent from God who could do miracles. He hoped to learn something. But he was not prepared to accept Jesus as the Christ and commit his life to him.

2. You must be born again (4-15)

Jesus taught Nicodemus a spiritual secret: One must be born of the Spirit in order to have spiritual life. Nicodemus kept asking 'How?' He didn't accept Jesus' words. But the way to be born again is to accept Jesus' words, look to him in faith, and trust his saving work. Then God's Spirit will give new birth.

Application: Lord, I believe your words of promise. Help me to hold them in my heart. Let your Spirit work in me and your kingdom come in my heart.
One Word: You must be born again