John 3:16 is almost always cited as a stand alone verse. This verse is actually part of a conversation Yeshua (Jesus) has with Nicodemus who is a leader of the Pharisees. Yeshua reveals precious information about Himself and His ministry to Nicodemus beyond the phrase “for God so loved the world”. This information was revealed to Nicodemus prior to it being revealing to the Disciples.
Nicodemus calls Yeshua “Rabbi”, which is an amazing honor for such a leader to humble himself to the Messiah at the beginning of His ministry. This same Nicodemus remains faithful to the end, even being present at the cross when the Disciples had scattered. This discussion includes the new concept of being born again, which the context indicates was something to happen in a person’s lifetime. Yeshua also revealed His pre-existence to Nicodemus, who miraculously remained faithful even after hearing such strange and new information. Please enjoy this deep dive into the context of this remarkable conversation!
An exposition on John 3:1-21 and the many hidden things in Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus about how to obtain eternal life. pic.twitter.com/LHaUKzim7B
— Chris (@Messianic73) November 4, 2023