Read John 3:1-2.
Rabbi – probably a title of respect for Jesus as a scholar or teacher, Jesus was seen as one who taught with authority and was respected as such. Unlike the Pharisees, who were not open to the possibility of Jesus being the Messiah, Nicodemus is a Pharisee who saw more. He recognized the veracity of Jesus’ words by the miraculous signs He performed. Jesus was a true Rabbi in his eyes. Even more impressive is Jesus referring to Nicodemus as “Israel’s teacher” in 3:10. How much greater was Jesus in the eyes of a high standing teacher!
While Jesus was certainly more than a teacher, He was a teacher nonetheless. There have been many great teachers throughout history, but none greater than Jesus. We have many good teachers among us today, but none greater than Jesus. We have much to learn about God and life from Rabbi Jesus.
To consider: Sometimes it is easier to go to a class and learn from teachers. This is not only good, but biblical. That said, we have the greatest teaching from the greatest teacher at our fingertips. There is no schedule, there are no time limits. His words rest before us in the Scriptures. Take time today to learn from the Scriptures on your own by simply reading it. Go ahead… open it up and read a chapter – I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.