John 7:51

Although Paul is, without question, the most renowned Pharisee-turned-Christ follower in the New Testament, there is another Pharisee, in the Gospel of John, whose faith journey is equally inspiring: Nicodemus. Take the next five days to follow this lesser known proselyte through the stages of his spiritual development – from cautious curiosity to love-struck abandon – and discover how we are all Nicodemus.

We all have expectations. Whether it has to do with people, with events – with how life should be. And most of the time, what unfolds isn’t exactly how we expected. What do you do when these things happen? In Plan 7 we are challenged by Jesus – who purposely goes against what is expected of Him by man in order to keep in step with God.

What if approaching Jesus is far riskier than you imagined? When Nicodemus met Jesus at night, he expected answers but found his entire world challenged. Like him, we often want Jesus's Gifts without the upheaval He brings. This five-day Plan exposes the hidden danger in our spiritual pursuits—how what we seek from God can keep us from what matters most to Him. Are you prepared for the risk of genuinely encountering Jesus?

Come on a journey with me and learn more about the life of Jesus. Together we watch a short clip of the movie The Life of Jesus and reflect on what we see. Discover who Jesus really was and what He can mean to you. This reading plan is the 4th out of 10. You can read each plan separately but we challenge you to complete the entire journey.