Share your view with one other person: Will the birth of Leo Blair help Tony to be 'born again' as a popular Prime Minister? Spend some time in worship: Maybe include a testimony. Read John 3:1-17 aloud and then allow time to re-read it along with the commentary and the personal focus questions: Nicodemus was an 'undercover' believer. He wanted to learn from Jesus, but not to be seen. He probably got more than he expected – a challenge to a new life. As his story unfolds we discover (Jn 7:50-52; 19:39, 40) he is a changed man who eventually comes out of the closet to ask for the body of Jesus. Being born of the Spirit can change the most unlikely characters. The Spirit works in them in ways we cannot predict or understand. Personal focus: 1. What thoughts come to mind as     you read this passage? What do     you think God might be saying     to you?

2. When and how did you know     you had been born again? 3. In what ways have you been     surprised by the Spirit at work     in your life? When you have reflected alone, share together in threes. When your discussion is complete, or time is up come back together as one group and share any insights individuals wish to share Now explore this Life focus question as a whole group: Does the world see Christ as judge or as saviour? How can our church follow Christ's lead in offering salvation rather than judgement to the world? Review: Is there anything you could do differently next time? Recall anything from last time that needs attention. Spend the last 15 minutes sharing prayer concerns and praying together, especially for any 'Nicodemus's' who are showing signs of interest in Jesus Christ. Fix date and venue of next meeting