Grow Spiritually
September 27, 2019

Read about the first New Testament community of fully devoted followers of Christ in Acts 2:42-47; 5:12-42.

OUR VISION

Build a New Testament community of fully devoted followers of Christ

OUR STRATEGY

Grow spiritually
Reach people
Act out our faith
Connect in community
Exalt God

God wants us to grow up…like Christ in everything. —Ephesians 4:15
…crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation… —1 Peter 2:2,3

OUR GROW TEAM

God’s Word
God’s Spirit
God’s Community

1. Feed on God’s Word.
Matthew 4:4; John 6:63; 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12; Ephesians 2:4-10

“I (entrust) you to…the Word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you an inheritance with all those (set apart for Himself). —Acts 20:32

But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. —2 Corinthians 3:18

ACTION STEP #1
Start your day reading the Bible.

2. God’s Spirit illumines God’s Word.
Ephesians 1:17-19; Psalm 36:9; John 3:3

“The Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore He will rise up to show you compassion. How gracious He will be when you cry for help!” —Isaiah 30:18,19

ACTION STEP #2
Pray the TRUST prayers.
Available at info tables & online: gracestl.org

“Always remember what is written in the Book… Study it day and night to be sure to obey everything that is written there. If you do this, you will be wise and successful in everything.” —Joshua 1:8

“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” —Jeremiah 33:3

Discussion Questions
1. What most helps you to understand the Bible?


2. Have you ever had the Holy Spirit give you insight into a Scripture, something you suddenly understood? What was that like?


3. What was helpful in this study that changed your thinking or understanding or gave you a new insight?