Blessing of the New Birth (James 1:12-18)

Nicodemus: “Rabbi, we all know you’re a teacher straight from God. No one could do all the God-pointing, God-revealing acts you do if God weren’t in on it.” Jesus: You’re absolutely right. Take it from me: Unless a person is born from above, it’s not possible to see what I’m pointing to—to God’s kingdom.” Nicodemus: “How can anyone be born who has already been born and grown up? You can’t re-enter…