Daily Bible Reading – February 2023, "God’s Saving Word: Love"Sýnishorn

February 12

Introduction

Nicodemus, a Pharisee, approaches Jesus at night and questions him about the Kingdom of God. Jesus describes what it means to be born of the Spirit and says that by believing in him, one will have eternal life. The reading concludes with a contrast between light and darkness. Light is a prominent image in John’s Gospel (see 1:4-5, 9; 8:12; 9:5) and indicates the presence of God; darkness indicates God’s absence.

Scripture Reading

John 3:1-21

Today’s Key Verse: John 3:16

For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life.

Reflect

Nicodemus appears only in John’s Gospel (see 7:50-51; 19:39-42). How does Jesus respond to Nicodemus’s questions? What is your understanding of the Kingdom of God and being “born of water and the Spirit,” as Jesus describes in verse 5? What does eternal life mean to you? Reread verse 16 and substitute your name for “the world.” Consider memorizing this verse if you have not.

Pray

Lord Jesus, you are my Savior. Thank you for offering me eternal life by believing in you. Help me grow in faith and share the good news about God’s love with those I meet today. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

John 3:22-36: John the Baptist acknowledges the growing importance of Jesus’s ministry.