Question on Nicodemus

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Sis. Colleen spake,
* Here's a question:
* 
* Why did Jesus tell Nicodemus to be born again of the water and of the spirit
* when the Holy Ghost was not even yet given. I fully believe in the necessity
* of the Holy Ghost of course, but I was just curious about this question.

Not all the time when someone is told about the Holy Ghost do they realize
that it is personally for them.  I think Jesus was just planting a seed 
in Nicodemus that would later grow into knowledge and understanding.

The other reason for the night-time visit was, I think, the arrangement
of what to do with Jesus body after he was crucified.  He had to pre-arranged 
with Nicodemus (and also Joseph of Aramethia) his burial arrangements.  

Bro. Tyler