At The Fire: That Look Says A LOT.

• Question: Share a time when someone gave you a look that immediately told you exactly what they were feeling without saying a word.
• Activity: Each person demonstrates the look; group guesses the emotion.

1. Question: Have you ever felt like you completely failed someone you love? How did that moment impact your relationship with them?

1. Why do you think Peter followed Jesus at a distance instead of staying close?
2. How do you think Peter felt when he was accused of being Jesus’ follower?
3. What does Jesus’ look at Peter (v. 61) communicate about Him?
4. How is this look different from a look that says, “I told you so”?
5. Why do you think Peter wept bitterly after seeing Jesus’ look?
6. What does this passage teach us about God’s grace even when we fail?
7. Can you think of a time you felt convicted or called back by Jesus in a similar way?

• Jesus’ look expressed concern, love, and hope—even in the middle of our failures.
• THAT LOOK SAID…

1: I’M HERE: THIS IS WHY I CAME.

• Question: How does it make you feel to know Jesus came to hold you up, even when you fail?
• Scripture: Galatians 2:21 NLT

2: I’M COMMITTED: I’M STAYING & PAYING.

• Question: How does Jesus’ unconditional love challenge how you show loyalty or forgiveness to others?
• Scriptures: Romans 5:8 NLT; 1 Peter 2:24 NLT

3: I’LL RETURN: I’LL BE BACK.

• Question: How does the promise that failure isn’t final encourage you in your walk with God?
• Scripture: Luke 9:22 NLT

4: I SEE YOU: I SEE BEYOND YOUR SIN.

• Question: How does knowing Jesus sees your full potential—not just your mistakes—change how you respond to failure?
• Scriptures: Luke 22:32 NLT; Romans 8:1 NLT; Ephesians 2:10 NLT

1. Question: When you face failure or sin, do you tend to run or repent? How can Jesus’ “look” change your response?
2. Scripture: Acts 3:19 NIV – “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord