Return to Reading
The Desire of Ages
DA 167.1–171.3 • John 3:3; John 3:14, 15; John 3:16

“Nicodemus”

Regeneration by the Holy Spirit and Faith in the Uplifted Saviour

In the quiet of the night, Nicodemus, a master in Israel, comes to Jesus seeking theological discussion. Christ cuts through intellectual pretense to declare the fundamental necessity of the new birth. Discover how the invisible, transforming power of the Spirit renews the human heart as we look in faith to the Son of Man lifted up upon the cross.

pp. 167–171 · 9 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

KJV
John 3:3
3

Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

John 3:14, 15
14

And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

John 3:16
16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

The Desire of Ages

• Chapter 17
Checking Text...
DA 167.1
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 167.2
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 168.1
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 168.2
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 168.3
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 168.4
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 171.1
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 171.2
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

DA 171.3
Verifying Historical Text...

Checking source reading against printed standard editions. The passage will appear as soon as verification completes.

End of Day 1(DA 167.1–171.3)

Take a quiet moment to pause, pray, and meditate on these living truths.

You may engage with 3 gentle devotional review questions, record insights in your journal, or advance when ready.

Heart Reflection (Optional)

“Why did Jesus emphasize that mere moral culture and external religious observance cannot substitute for the radical inward renewal of the Holy Spirit?”

The Necessity of Regeneration
Prayer & Practice (Optional)
Prayer Focus

“Lord Jesus, create in us clean hearts and renew a right spirit within us. Strip away all reliance upon our own works or status, and teach us to look continuously to Your cross for transforming grace.”

Practical Action

Yield every hidden thought and habitual motive to the gentle, purifying conviction of the Holy Spirit today.

Personal prayer intention

Study Portion Completion

Study completion will be available once the reading passage is confirmed.

Pause Study

How did this chapter speak to you?

Share your impressions, questions, or editorial suggestions directly with the stewards.

Open Private Journal