Unyime Akpan - February 18, 2024 - Luke 7: A “Chapter” in Jesus’ Life (5)John 6 Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. 7 So don’t be surprised when I say, ‘You must be born again.’Jesus to NicodemusMust of a SinnerEverybody is born a sinner Romans A sinner must believe in Jesus Christ to have his/her sins forgiven and to have eternal lifeJohn  13 No one has ever gone to heaven and returned. But the Son of Man has come down from heaven. 14 And as Moses lifted up the bronze snake on a pole in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15 so that everyone who believes in him will have eternal life.Jesus to NicodemusMust of the Saviour (Jesus Christ)Jesus must die on the cross (lifted up)This happened about 2,000 years agoWhy?John  29 It is the bridegroom who marries the bride, and the bridegroom’s friend is simply glad to stand with him and hear his vows. Therefore, I am filled with joy at his success. 30 He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.John the Baptist to his disciples(followers)Must of a Saint (Believer)Jesus must become greater, a believer must become lessJesus must take first place in a believer's lifeMust of a SinnerA Sinner Must Believe in Jesus Christ to: Have His or Her Sins Forgiven Have Eternal LifeMust of the SaviourJesus Must Die on the Cross for Our SinsMust of a Saint (Believer)A Believer Must Let Jesus Take First Place (Be Number One)What made John the Baptist great?He Preached and Lived the “Must” of a SaintJohn Jesus in John’s territory –Galilee to Judean countrysideJohn’s Disciples ComplainedJohn’s ResponseEverything a person has is a gift from God -life, opportunities, talents, etc.I am not the MessiahI am filled with joy at Jesus’ successJesus must become greater, I must become lessJesus Christ is Greater than allThe Greatness of Jesus ChristColossians 1 15 -19 -22 Ephesians 1 21 -23A Sinner Must be Born AgainBelieve in Jesus Christ to have Your Sins Forgiven and Have Eternal LifeA Saint (Believer) Must Make Jesus GreaterHow?Obedience to God’s Word (The Bible)John 13 12 -17Philippians 3 3 -8Must of a SinnerA Sinner Must Believe in Jesus Christ Must of a Saint (Believer)A Believer Must Let Jesus Take First PlaceObedience to Gods Word, the Bible, is the KeyJohn the Baptist is a Great Example to Us