I DESERVE IT
WEEK ONE Where will you lead your group? Pick and choose from these
I DESERVE DEATH, BUT HE
GAVE ME LIFE
Review the key points from
Craig’s talk, what stuck out?
We are all guilty of breaking
God’s laws.
James 2:10
Luke 7:9
Luke 23:32-33,39-41
“We don't have eternal life because
we're good. We have it because
God is good.”
We are all one of two thieves.
Thief #1: Unrepentant
(Prideful, critical, entitled, no fear of
God, no need for a savior)
Thief #2: Repentant
(Feared God, broken, humbled,
desperate, needed forgiveness)
“The second thief deserved death,
but Jesus gave him life!”
Luke 23:42-43
Psalm 103:10
1 Peter 1:3
“Jesus gave up what He deserved
to give us what we don’t deserve.”
Leaders, Craig filmed this video
to thank you: go2.lc/heroes.
suggestions to create the right discussion for your group.
• Tell your best “getting caught” story that wasn’t so funny when
it happened.
• Best Easter tradition—let’s hear it.
• Not everyone has an I-stole-these-running-shorts-for-my-mom
story, yet the Bible says we all come up short. Talk about the
moment you first realized you needed Jesus’ forgiveness.
• How do you approach your sin and shortcomings differently
now that you’ve realized your need for a savior?
• Craig talked about how the second thief had to be saved by
grace through faith, not works. Do you live like you’re saved by
your belief in Jesus or by your accomplishments for Jesus?
• What is one thing you’re facing that desperately needs the
saving power of what Jesus has already done?
• Is there any guilt you need to acknowledge so Jesus can give
you life?
• Read Romans 6:23 as a group. Does it compute for you that
death is what you deserve? How should this realization
change the way you live?
• Pray together to thank Jesus for the specific ways He already
gave and continues to give you what you don’t deserve.
What about Scripture? Read through these together to test
your discussion with scriptural truth.
Philippians 2:5-11 Hebrews 9:12
John 12:23-25 Isaiah 53:1-12
1 Peter 2:24 Ephesians 2:4-10
End with a challenge to make it real. Commit to a next step as
a group and bring the discussion to life this week.
• Start your day with worship music and reflection on your
Savior in this three-day Bible reading plan: go2.lc/saviorforever
• Share your story of how Jesus has changed you with at least
one new person this week.
• How will your week look different because of what Jesus has
done for you?