1. The God worth worshipping Meeting Jesus in the gospel of John

2. John 3:1-21 How does someone become a Christian? How does someone enter the kingdom of God?

3. John 3:1-21 NICODEMUS A Pharisee A member of the Jewish ruling council

4. “I pray. And I meditate, and I try to align my desires with things that are less selfish, and it is an ongoing struggle because of the egotism and the needs in me and stuff, but I’m just trying to be a better person.” (Russell Brand)

5. “You must be born again” To enter the kingdom of God: A new life has to be created (vv.3-5) Only God can give us new life (vv.6-8) 25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. (Ezekiel 36:25-27)

6. “You must be born again” To enter the kingdom of God: A new life has to be created (vv.3-5) Only God can give us new life (vv.6-8) God only gives new life to people who trust in Jesus (vv.13-18)