Just as we grow physically God expects us to grow spiritually as well The Bible u ses this analogy many times I Peter 22 likens us to babies Hebrews 51214 Hebrews are chastised for not growing ID: 649347
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Growing
Spiritually
How can I grow as God expects?Slide3
Just
as we grow physically,
God expects us to grow spiritually as
well
The Bible
u
ses
this analogy many
times
I
Peter 2:2
likens us to
babies
Hebrews 5:12-14
Hebrews are chastised for not growing
!
1 Corinthians 3
Paul says he cannot talk to them maturely because they haven’t grown
It
is clear God expects spiritual growth out of his people!Slide4
Tonight, we will consider 3 practical ways we should grow
Bible
Study
Prayer
Perseverance, Endurance, PatienceSlide5
Bible Study
is essential for growth
Busy lives, other influences hinder our growth.
I Peter 2:2
God’s word is to a Christian as milk is to a baby.
II Timothy 3:16
God’s word is inspired and is to teach us.Slide6
Bible Study
is essential for growth
Busy lives, other influences hinder our growth.
I
Corinthians 13
We have the completed revelation.
Psalm 119:105
God’s word is a light for our way.Slide7
Prayer
is essential for growth
Prayer was a regular part of the lives of great Bible characters.
Hebrews 4:16
It
helps us to find mercy and grace in time of
need
Philippians 4:4-7
It helps us find peace to guard our hearts!Slide8
Perseverance
is essential for growth
Changes won’t happen overnight.
I
Timothy
4:16
Perseverance will ensure salvation for yourself and others.Slide9
Consider Yourself!
Have You Grown?
If not, are You willing to Change?
Remember, we will give an account of our lives.Slide10