A Day At The Beach: Breaky On The Beach

1. Garry shared his ‘beach fail’ as he ended up water skiing right through another family’s picnic. Share a time when you ‘failed’ at something.

2. Read John 13:33-38. In what ways was Peter being impulsive in this conversation? Why do you think Jesus responded to Peter with a question, "Will you really lay down your life for me?" What is the significance of this rhetorical question?

3. Read Mark 14:66-72. How can you relate to Peter’s fear of being associated with Jesus? Garry described how there were times in his life when he downplayed his relationship with Jesus. Have there been times when you have denied or downplayed your faith or beliefs under pressure? What was the pressure?

4. Read John 21:1-9, 15-19. How do these verses speak to the themes of restoration and renewed purpose, particularly in the context of Peter’s previous denial of Jesus? In what ways do these verses encourage you?

5. Read John 14:15-17. Peter was able to experience real, lasting change because of the Holy Spirit living in him. How does Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit impact you? 

6. Read Acts 2:22-24,36-41. How does Peter’s bold proclamation in this passage reflect his transformation (change) from the cowardly Peter who denied Jesus before His crucifixion to being such a bold preacher? How was this change possible?