Nicodemus was a respected member of society, but he had a secret that he was ashamed of. He was a Netherlander, and he had been born in the Netherlands to a Jewish family. Although he had been raised in a devout Jewish home, he had never been able to practice his faith. He had always felt embarrassed and ashamed of his heritage, and he had kept his identity a secret. But one day, he met a man named Jesus who changed his life. Jesus showed Nicodemus that he was not alone, and that he had the opportunity to follow his true faith. Nicodemus was finally able to forgive himself for his secret, and he became a proud member of the Jewish community.