SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. Think of a time someone invited you to do something, and you almost said no (maybe it seemed inconvenient, awkward, or you just weren't feeling it). What was the invitation, and what was your initial reaction? (Don't worry about the outcome yet!)

2. The speaker revisits Peter's initial reluctance to fish again. How does Peter's later understanding of who Jesus is, as expressed in 1 Peter 2:23-24, provide a deeper context for his initial act of obedience?

3. Peter reflects on Jesus' behavior during his suffering and crucifixion, noting that Jesus "did not retaliate" or "threaten revenge." How does this contrast with typical human responses to such situations? What does this reveal about Jesus' character?

4. Peter states that Jesus "personally carried our sins in his body on the cross." How does this act go "way beyond a fish trick" in demonstrating Jesus' love and the reason for following him?

5. The speaker suggests that following Jesus might feel like an obligation to some. Based on the sermon, why does he argue that refusing to follow Jesus will ultimately be more inconvenient?

6. The speaker makes a bold claim: "Your greatest regret would have been avoided if you had been following Jesus in that season of your life." Can you think of a time in your life where this statement might hold true? How might following Jesus have changed that situation?

7. The sermon emphasizes that following Jesus will cost us something. What are some potential "costs" of following Jesus? Why does the speaker ultimately conclude that following Jesus is "better" than refusing to?

8. How does the phrase "But because you say so" relate not only to Peter's initial obedience but also to the ongoing call to follow Jesus in our lives, even when it's difficult or doesn't make sense?

9. This sermon highlights that following Jesus, even in small acts of faith, can lead to profound outcomes because of who He is. This week, what's one small invitation from God you're hesitant about? What "but because you say so" step could you take, trusting you don't know the full impact?