In his talk with Nicodemus, Jesus explained the plan to save humans and His mission to the world.  Never again did He explain so clearly the step-by-step work that must be done in the hearts of all who would join His kingdom. 

Here, at the very beginning of His ministry, He showed the truth to a member of the Sanhedrin, a respected teacher of the people. 

But the other rulers did not welcome His new thoughts, Nicodemus kept what he had learned to himself. 

Still, Jesus’ words were not wasted.  Nicodemus watched Him and studied what He taught.  He worked to stop plans to destroy Jesus whenever they were discussed in the Sanhedrin.