wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. (John 19:28-29 ESV) Nicodemus I was drawn to Jesus since the first time I laid eyes on him. Three years later I stood by as he was crucified. My name is Nicodemus, and the first time I heard Jesus speak was in Jerusalem. He preached with power and conviction, and his words were accompanied by the most remarkable deeds. The sick were healed, sinners came to God, and demons were cast out. He had a knack, however, for alienating my colleagues in the Sanhedrin.