Home of Nicodemus 

The home of Nicodemus served as a significant gathering place for followers of Jesus, reflecting the importance of Nicodemus as a supporter of Jesus' teachings. Situated in Jerusalem, this residence provided a safe space for meetings and discussions among believers during times when public preaching became perilous. Nicodemus, a member of the Sanhedrin and a secret believer in Jesus, offered his home as a discreet venue for the spread of the new gospel. The courtyard of Nicodemus' home witnessed a key appearance of the risen Jesus, marking it as a pivotal location in the early Christian community's development.

Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish Sanhedrin, was an intellectual and highly educated individual who was respected in his church. He was known for his sincerity, high moral standards, and advanced age. Additionally, he was wealthy and owned a luxurious house in the prime location of Jerusalem. When he became an outspoken follower of Jesus, he risked everything, including his life and home. He boldly went with Joseph of Arimathea to Pilate to ensure that Jesus would be properly buried. He helped lift Jesus’ body from in front of the angry mob of Sanhedrin and carried it to rest in Joseph’s tomb.

Nicodemus had sought out Jesus on several occasions out of curiosity. Being in a secure position, he proceeded with caution, gradually becoming more resolute in his commitment until he took the risk of welcoming Jesus and his followers into his home.

December of 29 CE

As the camp at Pella was being set up for Jesus’ last mission in the cities of Perea, Jesus took Nathaniel and Thomas into Jerusalem for the feast of dedication despite the apostles' protests concerning the imminent danger. The principal event occurred at the home of Nicodemus, where twenty-five knowledgeable Jewish leaders who believed in Jesus gathered, fourteen of whom were current or recently resigned members of the Sanhedrin. They were amazed and enchanted by the profound depth of Jesus’ teachings and engaging personality.

Sunday, April 2, 30 CE to Sunday, April 9, 30 CE

During Jesus’ last week, a number of activities occurred. On Monday evening, a group of believing Greeks held a conference at Nicodemus's home. These Greeks were from Alexandria, Athens, and Rome. They followed Jesus faithfully and attended several of his teachings in the temple. Staying up all night, by morning, thirty made up their minds to enter his kingdom.

On Tuesday, Jesus gave his last temple discourse, a scathing rebuke of the Jewish leaders. Afterward, more than thirty prominent Jews who believed met at Nicodemus's home to decide what to do in the case of a break with the Sanhedrin. They agreed they would openly pledge allegiance to Jesus at the very hour that they arrested him. And that is what they did.

Early Friday morning, Simon Peter wandered back to the Gethsemane camp in deep despair. David Zebedee had a messenger escort Peter to his brother Andrew at Nicodemus's home. David had been sending local runners to inform all concerned about the events of this tragic Friday. After the burial of Jesus, David instructed his fleet service to meet on Sunday morning at Nicodemus's home, and David then went there to hide with Andrew and Simon Peter.

On Sunday morning, David Zebedee’s messengers headed to the home of Nicodemus, as prearranged. Already congregated were Joseph of Arimathea and twelve to fifteen of the more prominent of the Jerusalem disciples. Just after six o'clock in the morning, the daughter of Joseph of Arimathea and the four women who had spoken with Jesus outside the tomb entered the home of Nicodemus. Joseph and David were the only two who took Jesus literally when he said he would resurrect himself, so they hurried to the tomb to verify the women’s story. Convinced it was true, David sent the last of his messengers out at half past nine in the morning on their last mission to announce that Jesus had arisen.

May 5, 30 CE

The resurrected Jesus appeared for the sixteenth time in the courtyard of Nicodemus at around nine o'clock in the evening to seventy-four believers.