David MacDonald - January 11th, 2026 - You Must Be Born AgainJohn Spurgeon - “If we were asked to read to a dying man who did not know the gospel, we should probably select this chapter as the most suitable one for such an occasion; and what is good for dying men is good for us all, for that is what we are; and how soon we may be actually at the gates of death, none of us can tell.”Account of a nighttime conversation between Lord Jesus Christ & a ruler of the Jews – NicodemusAccount filled with the most profound truths of ScriptureA sincere seeker of GodJohn The Man Named Nicodemus -Religious -Pharisee - pledged to keep all the law.  Torah, oral law; the Mishnah and the TalmudRich – according – Talmud - one of four richest men in Jerusalem.  In John Ruler – Name is Greek, means "victor over the people."  Ruler, archon in Greek. Teacher - He was "the" teacher in Israel. One of the most famous,  sought after lecturers.A member of the Sanhedrin – the elite of the religious rulersLater defended Jesus when He was on trialAssisted Joseph of A in the burial of the Lord Jesus Christ Met Jesus at night – reason unknownRespectful of Jesus Christ – “Rabbi”Curiosity brought him to Jesus John Jesus answers the question that wasn’t asked -John John The Meaning of the New BirthGennethe anothen - born from above….born a second timeNicodemus believed - only birth needed was the first birth.Widely believed among Jews that descending from Abraham guaranteed heaven.To be Jewish and to keep the law. Is Jesus saying keeping the law and good works are not enough??Ephesians Essentially, means to have new life. A theological term - is regeneration. Not simply a moral or religious reform“To belong to the heavenly kingdom, one must be born into it.”John Ezekiel John The ObservationThe Wind Changes Places – invisible but effects are plainly observable. The Spirit Changes People - When a person is born again the changes are observable.Pneuma is the word for wind and spirit.  It’s the same word.Jesus said you MUST be born again. He said this to a religious person.  Status, religion and good works were not enough. Born once(physically) Die twice (physically and spiritually)Born twice (physically and spiritually) Die once (physically)John John