Message Notes

HOW WE GROW SPIRITUALLY IS

, NOT EASY.

Acts 2:46-47 ESV And day by day, attending the temple together (GATHER) and breaking bread in their homes, (GROUP) they received their food with glad and generous hearts,(GIVE) 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number (GO) day by day those who were being saved. —Acts 2:46-47

FOLLOWING JESUS IS AN ALL-IN

, BUT ONCE YOU GET IN, THE FLOW WILL TAKE YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO.

WITH OTHER BELIEVERS IS FOUNDATIONAL TO SPIRITUAL GROWTH.

Therefore, brothers(sibling), since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. —Hebrews 10:19-25

1) DRAW

THE GOSPEL IS

IN MY PLACE.

THE OPPOSITE OF DRAWING IS

.

Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. —Hebrews 3:12

For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food. —Hebrews 5:12

ARE WE

AWAY OR ARE WE

Reveal Answer

NEAR?

2)

FAST

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. —Hebrews 10:23

3)

ONE ANOTHER

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. —Hebrews 10:24-25

TOGETHER IS ESSENTIAL FOR

Reveal Answer

AND ENDURANCE.

NO ONE WALKS AWAY FROM GOD WITHOUT FIRST WALKING AWAY FROM THE

.

not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some… —Hebrews 10:25

Study Guide for Further Reflection

DISCUSS
Why do you think gathering with other believers is essential for spiritual growth?

Context
The message emphasizes that gathering with other believers is foundational to spiritual growth, and neglecting it can lead to a loss of faith.

Application
Can you recall a time when gathering with others helped strengthen your faith or provided support during a challenging time?

DISCUSS
What does it mean to “hold fast” to the confession of hope as mentioned in Hebrews 10:23?

Context
In the message, Pastor Dean discusses holding fast as a way of maintaining hope and faith, especially when life gets tough.

Application
What are some practical ways you can hold fast to your faith and keep your hope strong in daily life?

DISCUSS
Pastor Dean mentions that drift can happen easily in our spiritual lives. What are some signs that you might be drifting away from God?

Context
The message highlights that it’s easy to lose focus and purpose, leading to drifting away from our faith.

Application
What steps can you take in your own life to ensure you are drawing near to God instead of drifting away?