Jesus One on One

THE LIFE OF JESUS (18)

NICODEMUS – JN. 3:1-12

• Nicodemus was a Pharisee and ruler of the Jews (Jn. 3:1)

• Came to Jesus at night

• Believed in His works

NICODEMUS – JN. 3:1-12

• Found here and Jn. 7:50 & Jn. 19:39

• How did Jesus respond to one who would not openly confess Him?

NICODEMUS – JN. 3:1-12

• Jesus responded with patience and love Jn. 3:3-5

• Notice no name calling or harsh speech.

• Jesus gave him time to respond! And he did!

Are we kind in our speech and patient in our dealings

with others?Colossians 4:6

SAMARITAN WOMAN – JN. 4:1-26

• Jesus on His way to Galilee from Jerusalem. By way of Samaria at Sychar.

• While resting, the woman comes to draw water.

• Jesus asks for water.

SAMARITAN WOMAN – JN. 4:1-26

• The woman wonders why!

• Jesus offers living water which leads to conversation about His purpose.

SAMARITAN WOMAN – JN. 4:1-26

• Jesus initiated the conversation

• Jesus ignored social norms and prejudices

• He sought opportunity to turn conversation to spiritual matters.

ZACCHAEUS – LK. 19:1-10

• Passing through Jericho, Jesus comes to Zacchaeus

• By name Jesus calls him goes to his house

• Jesus is criticized, but moves on.

ZACCHAEUS – LK. 19:1-10

• Jesus sought him out

• More concerned about souls than social status

• Jesus knew His purpose and carried it out – Vs. 10

THE RICH RULER – MK. 10:17-22

• A young ruler comes to Jesus desiring eternal life

• He is told to keep the commandments

THE RICH RULER – MK. 10:17-22

• But Jesus, loving him knows he need more. He tells him what he needs

• The Ruler doesn’t accept

• Jesus uses the occasion to teach others

THE RICH RULER – MK. 10:17-22

• Jesus knew his heart and that he would reject the truth…

• BUT he loved him anyway. He was not harsh in His tone

• Jesus told him what he NEEDED to hear! NO compromise, Prov. 23:23, Lk. 9:57-62

MARY & MARTHA – LK. 10:38-42

• Jesus is visiting dear friends who desire to show hospitality to Him

• Mary is listening to His teaching while Martha frantically prepares the meal

• She asks Jesus to rebuke Mary for not helping. Jesus mildly rebukes Martha.

MARY & MARTHA – LK. 10:38-42

• Here were true believers in Jesus. They wanted to honor Him. But how?

• Let us know what “the good part” is and do that!

• Sometimes we need to rebuke our brethren also. BUT in love (2 Thess. 3:15, Gal. 6:1-2)

ADULTEROUS WOMAN – JN. 8:1-11

• A woman is brought to Jesus caught in the act of adultery.

• We know it was a trap.

• Jesus turns the tables and reminds them of the rest of the Law

ADULTEROUS WOMAN – JN. 8:1-11

• His accusers all leave one by one

• Left alone with the woman, Jesus proceeds to forgive her and tells her to go and sin no more.

ADULTEROUS WOMAN – JN. 8:1-11

• Again we find Jesus patient and compassionate.

• Even with His enemies, He controls His emotions

ADULTEROUS WOMAN – JN. 8:1-11

• Jesus did not fall for their trap (Matt. 10:16)

• He wrote on the ground – a pause

• He WANTED to forgive and so should we!

ABOUT “ONE ON ONE”

• Sometimes individual attention is the best option. It is proven the most effective

• He was NO respecter of persons

ABOUT “ONE ON ONE”

• Sometimes discretion was needed – He weighed His words.

• He didn’t brag about these conversations.

• His first priority was the soul!

May we imitate Him when we are teaching our

friends and families one on one!