This presentation highlights Easter as the most important day in history, an event that "breaks the paradigm" of expecting "something next" because it changes everything. John's Gospel systematically reveals Jesus's identity: the Word (God), the Lamb of God, the New Covenant, the New Temple, and ultimately, the New Birth.

The narrative introduces Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a leading teacher of Israel, who came to Jesus by night, indicative of a spiritual "darkness". He recognized Jesus as a "teacher come from God" through his signs. Jesus immediately challenged Nicodemus, stating, "Unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God," and later, "unless one is born of water and the spirit he cannot enter the kingdom of God".

This concept profoundly challenged Nicodemus, who, as a Pharisee, believed salvation came through personal obedience and what he could do. Jesus emphasized that spiritual birth is not human-controlled, likening it to the uncontrollable nature of physical birth or the wind's movement. The Holy Spirit's work opens eyes and changes lives, a divine act not reliant on human effort.

Jesus further connected himself to the Old Testament story of Moses lifting a bronze serpent in the wilderness, where looking at it brought salvation to those bitten by fiery serpents. Likewise, the "Son of Man must be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life," symbolizing looking to the cross for "spiritual healing, salvation, forgiveness of sin". Despite his initial struggle, Nicodemus later assisted with Jesus's burial, a testament to the Holy Spirit's illuminating power. Easter, celebrating Jesus's resurrection, confirms the payment of sin's debt and the defeat of death, offering new birth and resurrection to believers.