QUESTIONS

1) Read 1 Corinthians 10:12. Why do you think it is important to grow as a Christian? What happens to Christians when they are not growing? a) Growing is how we become mature. b) When we don’t grow we begin to fall back. c) We are deceived into thinkinking that we are ok, but we are stagnant or dying. d) Answer may vary.

2) Read 2 Timothy 3:14-17. As Christians, being in the Word is ESSENTIAL to our faith and our relationship with Christ. Why is it so important to be in God’s Word? a) It is how God speaks to us. b) It is where we learn and grow deeper in our faith with God. c) It’s how we learn more about who God is and make more of a commitment to Him. d) Answer may vary.

3) What are some things that are preventing you from getting into the Word? How can we overcome these obstacles? a) Time, Work, Family, Extracurricular Activities. b) Plan time to spend in the Word, put it on your calendar. Make it a priority. c) Make it the �rst thing you do in the morning. d) Answers may vary.

4) Hebrews 5:12-14. Sometimes our focus is on being fed. This can also become an obstacle we must overcome. We must change our mindset from wanting someone else to feed us to how can I feed myself. How did God deal with the people in the early church, who wanted the pastor to feed them and take them deeper into God’s word? a) They were told it was time they were teaching, but you are still learning elementary truths. b) Since you are still on milk and not solid food you are not able to go deeper. c) Being a mature Christian is about training yourself, not waiting on someone else.

5) As a Christian, why are Life Groups so important for our Growth? a) God did not create us to do life on our own, we were created to be connected. b) It helps us to “do life” with other believers and grow through community with one another as Luke tells us in Acts, the early Christians also met in their homes. c) Life groups allow us to have a group to support us in times of need and allow us to support others in their time of need. d) Answers may vary.

Read Philippians 3:12-14

As we continue to study how we can “Get in the Game” and Connect, Grow, and Go, our focus now turns to Growing. To grow we must get in the Word, get in a Life Group, and get some help! In order to get into the game, we must focus on where we are in our walk with Christ. These three things are essential to our faith in order to keep growing.

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NEXT STEPS / CHALLENGE

Set some time aside each day this week to get into the Word. Allow God to begin to speak to you through His Word this week. Next, if you are not in a Life Group, �nd one to be a part of. Take the step to attend Discover Group Life this Wednesday 1/27 at 6:30pm to �nd out what Life Groups are about, what kind of groups are available, and how to get in a group. Lastly, identify some areas of your life where you may need help, and seek help.

DAILY BIBLE READINGS AND PRAYER TIME

Read the following scriptures this week:

1 Corinthians 10:122 Timothy 3:14-171 Peter 5:8-9Hebrews 5:12-14James 5:16Philippians 3:12-14Psalm 119:16

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