The children of Israel could not possess Jericho until the city walls crumbled.Battles are won and lost at the city gates.The gate is therefore very strategic and important in order to gain entrance into a space to achieve a purpose.
It left Nicodemus, the theologian, baffled as he asked Jesus, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” The phrase “born again” has been dragged through the media, maligned, made fun of, and often completely misunderstood. “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” He didn’t pursue philosophical discussions or polite conversation. The Bible says of Jesus, “He knew all men…for He knew what was in man” (John 2:25). He was a good teacher, even capable of miracles. Nicodemus respected Jesus and had drawn certain conclusions about Him. “Rabbi,” Nicodemus addressed Him, “we know that You are a teacher come from God for no one can do the things You do unless God is with him.” Late one night a well-educated religious leader sought out Jesus of Nazareth, a controversial itinerant preacher. “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."-John 3:3