David MacDonald - March 1st, 2026 - How Can These Things Be?John The Man Named Nicodemus -Religious -Pharisee - pledged to keep all the law. Rich – according – Talmud - one of four richest men in Jerusalem.  In John Ruler – Name is Greek, means "victor over the people."  Ruler, archon in Greek. Teacher - He was "the" teacher in Israel (vs. 10). Famous,  sought after lecturers.A member of the Sanhedrin – the elite of the religious rulersLater defended Jesus at His trialAssisted Joseph of Arimathea in the burial of the Lord Jesus Christ Met with Jesus at night – reason unknownRespectful of Jesus Christ – “Rabbi”Spiritual curiosity brought him to Jesus The Source of New Life – Heaven – vs. 9-12Exodus The Cost of New Life – Death (vs. 14-17) John John Missing the New Life – judgment (vs. 18-21)John the invitation to New Life (vs. 21)John