Transformed: The Necessity of Being Born Again
Summary
### Summary
Good morning, church family! Today, we celebrated the Anderson family and their contributions to our church, and we welcomed some special guests, including Garen Gathright and his friends from Texas A&M. We are continuing our series called "Changed," focusing on critical conversations Jesus had with individuals. Today, we delved into John 3, where Jesus speaks with Nicodemus about being "born again."
Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, approached Jesus at night, acknowledging His divine authority and miraculous signs. Despite his religious status and knowledge, Nicodemus was spiritually blind. Jesus told him that unless one is born again, they cannot see the kingdom of God. This concept of being "born again" can seem strange, but it is crucial for understanding our relationship with God.
We explored the origins of this phrase and its significance. Jesus explained that being born again involves being born of water and the Spirit, referencing Ezekiel 36, where God promises to cleanse and renew Israel. This cleansing is a gift of grace, not something we can earn. It signifies a fresh start and a transformation from spiritual death to life.
We all need to be born again, regardless of our religious background or moral standing. Our sin separates us from God, and no amount of good deeds can bridge that gap. Jesus, through His death and resurrection, offers us the gift of eternal life. By believing in Him, we can be spiritually reborn and restored to a relationship with God.
Nicodemus' story reminds us that knowing about Jesus is not enough; we must know Him personally. This transformation is available to everyone, and it requires a decision to accept Jesus' gift of salvation. As we reflect on this, let's remember that God wants us in His family forever.
### Key Takeaways
1. Spiritual Blindness and the Need for Rebirth: Nicodemus, despite his religious knowledge and status, was spiritually blind. Jesus emphasized that being "born again" is essential to see the kingdom of God. This rebirth is not about physical birth but a spiritual transformation that only God can bring about. [42:12]
2. The Gift of Grace: Being born again involves a cleansing and renewal that we cannot achieve on our own. It is a gift of grace from God, symbolized by water and the Spirit. This cleansing signifies a fresh start and a transformation from spiritual death to life. [43:34]
3. Universal Need for Rebirth: Regardless of our religious background or moral standing, we all need to be born again. Our sin separates us from God, and no amount of good deeds can bridge that gap. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross offers us the gift of eternal life, which we must accept through faith. [46:09]
4. Personal Relationship with Jesus: Knowing about Jesus is not enough; we must know Him personally. This transformation is available to everyone, and it requires a decision to accept Jesus' gift of salvation. Nicodemus' story reminds us that intellectual knowledge must be accompanied by a personal relationship with Jesus. [57:59]
5. Boldness in Faith: Nicodemus' journey from seeking Jesus at night to boldly caring for His body after the crucifixion shows the transformation that comes with being born again. When we experience this rebirth, we should not hide it but share it boldly, declaring our faith publicly through actions like baptism. [01:31:43]
### YouTube Chapters
[0:00] - Welcome
[37:59] - Special Guests Introduction
[39:12] - Series Introduction: Changed
[40:37] - Strange Phrases and Their Meanings
[42:12] - The Concept of Being Born Again
[43:34] - Jesus' Conversation with Nicodemus
[44:49] - Different Groups in the Congregation
[46:09] - The Need for Rebirth
[47:30] - Who Was Nicodemus?
[48:58] - Nicodemus' Status and Knowledge
[50:20] - The Pharisees' Role
[51:49] - Nicodemus' Religious Knowledge
[53:07] - Jesus' Interactions with Outcasts
[54:49] - Nicodemus' Authenticity and Curiosity
[56:22] - Jesus' Response to Nicodemus
[57:59] - The Problem of Sin
[59:34] - The Good News of Salvation
[01:01:02] - The Fall of Man
[01:02:26] - The Consequences of Sin
[01:03:57] - The Standard of Perfection
[01:05:28] - The Great News of Jesus' Sacrifice
[01:07:04] - The Best News: Restoration
[01:08:45] - The Great Exchange
[01:10:09] - What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?
[01:11:32] - Jesus' Reference to Ezekiel
[01:12:58] - God's Promise of Cleansing
[01:14:27] - The Requirement of Cleansing
[01:16:06] - From Death to Life
[01:17:41] - God-Given Identity
[01:19:13] - The Love of God
[01:20:43] - How to Be Born Again
[01:22:08] - The Wilderness Experience
[01:23:36] - The Bronze Snake
[01:25:20] - The Decision to Accept Jesus
[01:26:53] - The Best News: Eternal Life
[01:28:24] - The Urgent News
[01:30:03] - Prayer and Invitation
[01:31:43] - Nicodemus' Transformation
[01:33:10] - Closing Remarks
Study Guide
### Bible Reading
1. John 3:1-21 (Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus)
2. Ezekiel 36:25-27 (God's promise of cleansing and renewal)
3. Romans 6:23 (The wages of sin and the gift of God)
### Observation Questions
1. What was Nicodemus' status and role in society, and why did he approach Jesus at night? [54:49]
2. According to Jesus, what is necessary to see the kingdom of God? [57:59]
3. How does Jesus explain the concept of being "born again" to Nicodemus? [01:10:09]
4. What Old Testament passage does Jesus reference to explain being born of water and the Spirit? [01:11:32]
### Interpretation Questions
1. Why might Nicodemus, despite his religious knowledge and status, have been spiritually blind? [57:59]
2. How does the concept of being "born again" challenge the idea that good deeds or religious status can earn salvation? [01:05:28]
3. What does the cleansing with water and the renewal by the Spirit signify in the context of Ezekiel 36:25-27? [01:12:58]
4. How does Jesus' reference to the bronze snake in the wilderness (Numbers 21) illustrate the way of salvation? [01:23:36]
### Application Questions
1. Nicodemus approached Jesus with curiosity and respect. How can you cultivate a similar openness and curiosity in your own spiritual journey? [54:49]
2. Jesus emphasized the need to be "born again" to see the kingdom of God. Have you experienced this spiritual rebirth? If not, what steps can you take to explore this further? [57:59]
3. Reflect on the idea that knowing about Jesus is not enough; we must know Him personally. How can you deepen your personal relationship with Jesus this week? [01:20:43]
4. The sermon highlighted the universal need for rebirth, regardless of one's background. How can you share this message of rebirth and grace with someone in your life who might need to hear it? [01:05:28]
5. Nicodemus' journey from seeking Jesus at night to boldly caring for His body after the crucifixion shows a transformation. How can you boldly declare your faith in your daily life, perhaps through actions like baptism or sharing your testimony? [01:31:43]
6. The concept of spiritual blindness was discussed in the sermon. Are there areas in your life where you might be spiritually blind? How can you seek God's help to open your eyes? [57:59]
7. Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus included a call to set aside pride and truly see Jesus for who He is. What areas of pride might be hindering your spiritual growth, and how can you address them? [46:09]
Devotional
Day 1: Spiritual Blindness and the Need for Rebirth
Nicodemus, despite his religious knowledge and status, was spiritually blind. Jesus emphasized that being "born again" is essential to see the kingdom of God. This rebirth is not about physical birth but a spiritual transformation that only God can bring about. Nicodemus approached Jesus at night, acknowledging His divine authority and miraculous signs, yet he struggled to understand the concept of being born again. Jesus explained that this rebirth involves being born of water and the Spirit, referencing Ezekiel 36, where God promises to cleanse and renew Israel. This cleansing is a gift of grace, not something we can earn. It signifies a fresh start and a transformation from spiritual death to life. [42:12]
Ezekiel 36:25-27 (ESV): "I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules."
Reflection: Think about an area in your life where you feel spiritually blind or stagnant. How can you invite the Holy Spirit to bring transformation and renewal in that area today?
Day 2: The Gift of Grace
Being born again involves a cleansing and renewal that we cannot achieve on our own. It is a gift of grace from God, symbolized by water and the Spirit. This cleansing signifies a fresh start and a transformation from spiritual death to life. Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus highlights that this rebirth is not something we can earn through our efforts or good deeds. It is a divine act of grace that washes away our sins and gives us a new identity in Christ. This transformation is a testament to God's love and mercy, offering us a chance to start anew and live a life that reflects His glory. [43:34]
Titus 3:5-6 (ESV): "He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior."
Reflection: Reflect on a time when you experienced God's grace in your life. How did it change you, and how can you extend that grace to others today?
Day 3: Universal Need for Rebirth
Regardless of our religious background or moral standing, we all need to be born again. Our sin separates us from God, and no amount of good deeds can bridge that gap. Jesus' sacrifice on the cross offers us the gift of eternal life, which we must accept through faith. Nicodemus' story reminds us that even those who are knowledgeable and morally upright need this spiritual rebirth. It is a humbling reminder that salvation is not about our achievements but about accepting the grace and love that Jesus offers. This universal need for rebirth calls us to examine our hearts and recognize our dependence on God's mercy. [46:09]
Romans 3:23-24 (ESV): "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus."
Reflection: Consider an area of your life where you have relied on your own efforts rather than God's grace. How can you shift your focus to trust in Jesus' sacrifice and accept His gift of eternal life?
Day 4: Personal Relationship with Jesus
Knowing about Jesus is not enough; we must know Him personally. This transformation is available to everyone, and it requires a decision to accept Jesus' gift of salvation. Nicodemus' story reminds us that intellectual knowledge must be accompanied by a personal relationship with Jesus. This relationship involves daily communication, trust, and obedience to His teachings. It is through this personal connection that we experience true transformation and growth in our spiritual journey. Jesus invites us to move beyond mere knowledge and to embrace a living, dynamic relationship with Him that impacts every aspect of our lives. [57:59]
John 17:3 (ESV): "And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent."
Reflection: Reflect on your current relationship with Jesus. What steps can you take today to deepen your personal connection with Him and move beyond just knowing about Him?
Day 5: Boldness in Faith
Nicodemus' journey from seeking Jesus at night to boldly caring for His body after the crucifixion shows the transformation that comes with being born again. When we experience this rebirth, we should not hide it but share it boldly, declaring our faith publicly through actions like baptism. This boldness in faith is a testament to the transformative power of Jesus in our lives. It encourages us to live out our faith with courage and conviction, impacting those around us. Nicodemus' transformation challenges us to be bold in our witness, to stand firm in our beliefs, and to let our actions reflect the change that Jesus has brought into our lives. [01:31:43]
Acts 4:29-31 (ESV): "And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus. And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness."
Reflection: Think of a specific way you can boldly share your faith with someone this week. How can you demonstrate the transformation Jesus has made in your life through your words and actions?
Quotes
1. "I always want you to know something God has a story in your life too that he wants to share with others and so thank you for their willingness hey if you're a guest here today I want to welcome you and my name is Bart I'm the lead pastor here and we're just thrilled that you're here we do have some special guests I want to recognize who are with us in this service we have one of our college students Garen Gathright he is off at Texas A&M go ahead guys okay I knew that was gonna happen and what but anyhow he has some of his friends they're in the Corps of Cadets they're right over here I'm here today thanks for coming guys appreciate y'all being here and now Pastor Randy he is an Arkansas Razorback and he he I saw Pastor Randy graciously welcome these guys I gotta tell you that I was impressed with him well we're in a series that is called changed if you have your Bibles go ahead and turn with me to the Gospel of John we're gonna look in chapter 3 today and while you're turning there as we continue in in looking at these conversations critical conversations that Jesus would have with individuals now Jesus would do teachings to crowds and he would teach smaller groups but but over 40 different times you'll see that Jesus in the in the various Gospels will actually have a conversation with somebody and we learn a lot about a person when we see how they interact with other people and how they treat other people so we've been looking over these last few weeks at some of these conversations so as you're turning to the Gospel of John we're going to talk about a lot of things that" [37:59] (92 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "No matter if you've been in church a long time, or maybe you're new to this, I want you to hear that when Jesus says something, specifically, whenever he talks about something like this, that we need to understand what that means. It's important for all of us to understand it has great significance when Jesus says this. And so I don't want you to think this is something that just some preacher made up or maybe some particular denomination. And you're like, you know, that's just what Baptists say or what they say. No, this is something that Jesus himself said. So we want to dig in on this a bit and we want to, we want to ask, okay, so this idea of being born again, we want to ask some questions. Number one, who is that for? And then we want to ask, and what does it mean? And then really an important question for you and for me also is, and what does that have to do with me? Why do I need to know about that?" [42:12] (56 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "There are some of you that whether you're here with us this morning, and maybe you're newer to the whole idea of church and new to the idea of Jesus, know there's something that's kind of special about him. Maybe you don't know if you're interested in church, but there's something about Jesus that, you know, there's something about him. And you're interested in learning a little bit more about that. You're still exploring. What I've been praying is that as we talk about this today, and you see how Jesus interacts with this one man, you learn a lot about a person whenever you see how they treat someone. Okay. And, and, and I hope as we look at that, that for you, you'll understand something, about how much God loves you today and desires to be in relationship with you to not make you a religious person, but to, but to understand what it means to know that." [43:34] (49 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "You might know about Jesus intellectually, but I want to say this with love in my heart, but you don't know him. You just kind of know about him. And what I'm praying for you today is that God will do something special for you today is that you'll be able to maybe set pride aside and you'll actually be able to see Jesus for who he really is and that he loves you and that he wants a relationship with you. And now there are some of you that you've already understood what it means to be born again. And that is something that has happened in your life. So this is the third group of people that's here today. And maybe if you would be honest, you know, a lot of these things, but your faith in Christ and you, you have been born again, but as we all know, you've been born again. And you've been all can do your faith in Christ right now. It's a little stale. Maybe you just kind of go through the motions a little bit too. And what I've been praying for you is that as we explore the gospel together, what's going to happen for you is that God is going to reawaken your faith and you're going to be excited again about what he did for you. And you're going to want to tell your story to someone like the Andersons were willing to tell their God story. I'm believing that God's going to do that today." [46:09] (69 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "So we want to first address this question. Right. Of who needs it? Who is this for? And, and as we unpack this scripture, you're going to see that, that there's a clear answer about who needs to be born again. John chapter three, verse one, it says there was a man named Nicodemus and names mean something. Nicodemus's name means victory of the people. Right. And, and here's what that, as we're going to look at this, we're going to see that he was, he was a man of the people here. He was, he was an important person. There was something significant and special about him. And then now John is going to be very deliberate in giving us details. These details matter for us. He was a Jewish religious leader who was, and everybody helped me out, a what? A Pharisee. Okay. Now it's always important to get context, to understand the, the, you know, the message. Instead of just kind of picking like what we want to hear here and there, we need to understand some things. We need to understand. And John is telling us about these individuals. We want to ask who's involved here. Who is Jesus talking to? So this guy named Nicodemus, right? What do we know about him? Well, the scripture says that he's a Jewish religious leader. Who's a Pharisee. Now in our religious circles, if you're a believer, when you hear the word Pharisee for many of us, you automatically, like I can, go to a negative place because we think of their hypocrisy. We think of them being responsible for crucifying Jesus and, and persecuting Jesus. So when we hear Pharisee, we go to a negative place, but I need you to understand that in the original context here, that's not what John is pointing" [47:30] (110 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
6. "So Jesus says something like this. He says, you won't see the kingdom of heaven unless you've been born again. You're spiritually dead is what Ephesians tells us. I am too. I'm spiritually dead when I'm separated from God. And I'm, even my good works, the Bible tells us are like filthy rags in comparison to the righteousness of our, of our father, that it can't, we can't get there alone. So who needs it? All of us do. No matter if your life maybe is a mess and you feel like you identify more with the person that we talked about last week, or maybe you've grown up in church your entire life and you've got a great religious resume. We all need to be born again is what scripture says. Jesus says it clearly. You must be born again. This needs to be something that happens in your life. It includes all of us. Now, this is what we'll be in. I'm just going to try a little bit harder this year. When the year rolls around January one, man, I'm going to make my new set of rules. I'm going to try harder and I'm going to, you might actually do better this next year. But here's a question that you have to reckon with. How good is good enough? When do you know you've made that? When do you know that you've crossed that threshold that you finally were able to become equal in the holiness of God? To be able to stand in his presence again? What is it that you have to do? So we'll keep trying all of these things. All right. Jesus says to this guy who is on that upper tier of goodness, Jesus says, that's not how you get there. You're going to have to be born again. So, so you got the, you got the bad news gets worse. Okay. Now I want you to think about something with me. What if the story ended there? Where would we be? Where would you be? If bad news got worse and we're just separated from God for all eternity, praise God. It doesn't end there. We've got next. We've got great news and the great news. And I don't have time to read Romans three 21, but go read it 21 through 26. But I'm tell you what Romans five, eight says, God demonstrated, improved his love for you and me. And that while, even though we were sinners and we didn't deserve it, we were able to do it. We were able to do it. We were able to deserve it. Do you know what? Jesus died for us. Jesus stands in the gap. Jesus is this one that we can pass through faith in order to be back into this relationship with God that we were created for in the beginning. And this is for everybody, no matter how messed up you are, no matter how great of a religious resume you have. We all have to go through the same place and the same person. And it's through Jesus. Every person here, Jesus said, Jesus said, you must be born again. We all need him. Jesus was the only one that could do this for you. And for me, death. Remember we deserve death that we deserve to die. He took that punishment upon himself in your place, in my place, so that we could cross the threshold. The justice of God satisfied so that we can enter into the presence of God and now stand before God with the righteousness of Jesus upon us instead of our sin and our mess. This is what he does." [01:07:04] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
7. "So Jesus takes him back to this place. Okay. Y'all know what that is? We talk about it a lot around here. What's it called? The wilderness. If you know the story of Israel, you know that God rescued them out of slavery in Egypt and he was taking them to the promised land. But on the way, they disobeyed God and God wasn't ready for them to enter the promised land. So what happened? They went through a 40 year waiting period. We would call the wilderness a training in trusting. And some of you know the wilderness. Well, God's saying, I got to teach you before you enter in the promised land. I got to teach what it means to trust me. So they needed God for everything, every provision, water, food, everything. And God would provide, but you know what they did? Like all of us can also do. They started griping and complaining and struggling with that. And they were griping about Moses and griping about this and that. And so God said, you know what? I kind of had enough of this. And so do you know what God did? It's a weird story. Go read it. Okay. God sends snakes into the camp. Not just any snakes. I don't like snakes. These snakes were poisonous snakes and they start biting people and they're dying. And so the people, as this judgment is happening, start going to Moses, tell God we're sorry. And God says, let me tell you how we're going to fix this. Problem. And this is where Jesus is taking him. He's taking him back to numbers in chapter 21. The Lord told him, make a replica of a poisonous snake and attach it to a pole and all who are bitten will live. If they simply do what look at it. So Moses made a snake out of bronze and attached it to a pole. Then anyone who was bitten by a snake could look at the bronze snake and be. And so God said, I'm going to make a way for healing for you. And this is important. Okay. Because this is what we all need to understand. We are also infected with a venom and that venom is our sin. And our sin has infected all of us. And our sin is killing us. It is literally spiritually killed us. It is physically killing us. These bodies are dying, right? We're in a broken world. It is killing us. It is killing us. It is killing us. It is killing us. It is killing us. It is killing our relationships. It's killing us mentally, all of these things. And here's what Jesus is saying, but I have made a way for salvation for you. I've made a way for you to have eternal life with me. I've come to fix this problem of sin that you and I, that we have in the same way. Jesus is going to say the snake was lifted up. He's going to say these words back to John. He says this, but the son of man, that's Jesus has come down from heaven. Put skin on, became one of us, live the life we couldn't live. And as Moses lifted up the bronze snake on a pole in the wilderness, so the son of man must be lifted up. These are the words of Jesus. And he would be later, as you know, the son of man must be lifted up. And now look at the next part of that verse. So that everyone who looks in faith, who believes in him will have what? He brings us from being spiritually dead to being born again means I am now spiritually alive. And that's what Jesus came to do." [01:23:36] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
8. "Now, I just gave you a lot of information here. Now, here's the thing. You've heard all of this now. This is important though. You have a decision to make. It's great news, but just knowing this doesn't make you born again. You have to decide what to do with this. And this is where Jesus was going with this. In John chapter three, verse 16, he tells us how it's the most famous verse in all of the Bible for this is how God loved the world. He gave his one and only son so that everyone who believes in him looks on him for the provision of salvation, not because you're doing anything. It's not because you're doing anything. It's because you're doing something. It's because you're not enough. Looks on him for the provision of salvation. What does he say? And believes for everyone that believes in him will not perish, but have what church? Eternal life. God offers it to you. God sent his son into the world. And this is how I love this verse. Some of you are like, God just wants to judge me. God sent his son in the world, not to judge the world, but to save the world. And that my friends is the, great news. But here's what it's about. It leads to the best news. And the best news is this. God came to restore us back into that family that we were originally created to be with him. That is imagery of a new heaven and a new earth. And obviously it can't do justice to what is coming. But do you know what is in the new heaven and the new earth? Revelation 21, go read it on your own there. A place where there is no more sin, no more sorrow, no more pain, no more broken relationships, no more cancer, no more depression, no more anything else that you have going on that is weighing you down in this world. That is why God came to, he's not only restoring us, he's developing and he's going to make a new heaven and a new earth where we will live with him in physical bodies. I know you think it's just disembodies. Maybe it's just disembodies. But it's not disembodies. It's just disembodies. Disembodies, spirits floating on clouds. That's not it, guys. Physical bodies that are like Jesus's body, the way you were made to experience relationship with God and with each other That's what God has offered you. But the urgent news is, back to the urgent news, God's not going to force himself upon you. I said this in the last service, and I want to say this to you. With all of the love in my heart, I've been praying all week for you. Here's the deal. You have been told. I say that with love, and I don't mean like be a high-pressure guy or whatever the spirit of God draws people, okay? I know that. But I thought this this morning. You can't walk out of here and say you have never been told. God has offered you in love himself. And for all who will receive him, he gives the right to become children of God. That answers the why. Because God wants you in his family with him forever. He wants you with him forever." [01:26:53] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
9. "So I want to invite you to to bow with me in prayer for a moment. And there are some of you that the Holy Spirit is speaking to you right now, and you know that you have never been born again. But you can be born again by faith, through faith, in Jesus Christ. Jesus said that about himself, and he offers it as a gift. So right now, I would encourage you. I would encourage you, whether you've grown up in church your whole life, and maybe you've just never understood this. Maybe you're new to all of this, but you know that Jesus is offering this to you. And I want to encourage you right now to receive that. You might say something like this to him. Jesus, I believe. I'm looking upon you in faith. By the way, that word faith, it literally, means I trust in you. You're the provision for my salvation. I trust you. I believe you died for me. I believe you've been raised from the dead. Lord, I'm asking you in faith to bring me from from being spiritually dead. Lord Jesus, bring me to life right now. Thank you, Jesus, for your grace. I receive it today. Lord, I want to follow you as best as I can. Thank Lord. In Jesus' name, cleanse me. Give me a fresh start make me new. I want you to look up. We're about to walk out of here, okay? So we don't know exactly what happened with Nicodemus. He walked away. It doesn't say that he fell on his knees before Jesus, but he had been told. And he grappled with it, I believe. Okay? So what we do know is that later, after Jesus was crucified, you know what they would take with a body that had been crucified? They viewed them as criminals. They took them and they threw them in the dump where dogs would come and eat them. They didn't give them respect of a burial. But there were two men who were on that Jewish council who came to Jesus after he had died. And one of them was, Nicodemus, where he had come in cover of darkness. Now it's in the middle of the day. And I think that Nicodemus, I can't prove this, but Nicodemus for certain knew that there was something about Jesus. It says he brought spices and myrrh and frankincense and a shroud, and they wrapped him in this, which means this. Remember, if you touch a dead body, you're un
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