Scripture: John 21:10-19

Clip Location: 27:20 through 28:00 (DVD Chapter: 7)

Synopsis: Mack is concerned because his friend Johnny Blaze is taking more and more risks in his stunt shows. Johnny asks Mack if he thinks someone should have to pay for mistakes for the rest of their lives.

Gospel Filter: Johnny’s question is a universal one: If I've really messed up, will I be paying for it forever? While the consequences may be felt for a long time on earth, we can be forgiven from those mistakes in a moment. Discuss how God is a God of second chances, and he'd love to give all of us an opportunity at redemption.

Discussion Questions:

• What's the biggest mistake you've ever made? What were the consequences? Explain. Do you think the "punishment" fit the "crime"? Why or why not?

• Do you think some people pay for their crimes forever, as Johnny said? Why or why not?

Read aloud John 21:10-19.

• What was the "big mistake" Peter had made in regard to Jesus? Do you think he expected to pay for it forever?

• How do you think he felt when he realized he had a chance to make it right with Jesus?

• When God forgives us, why doesn't he also wipe out all the consequences of our sin? Does that make the forgiveness any less real? Why or why not?

• What's keeping you from asking for forgiveness for your "big mistakes" right now?