What is a skill or ability that you would like to learn/grow in?

The beauty of the Gospel is that Jesus is capable of meeting every person where they are, regardless of their prior knowledge, understanding, or spiritual maturity. Yet, Jesus doesn’t leave us where He found us. Just as a loving parent does, Jesus guides and nurtures us towards maturity in our faith.

Read Ephesians 4:14-15
When in your life have you been vulnerable to be “tossed by the waves” in spiritual immaturity as the Apostle Paul described?

Why does God want us to move beyond spiritual infancy into spiritual maturity?

Read Hebrews 5:13-14
What does it look like for someone to grow into “solid food” maturity as a follower of Jesus?

God nurtures our faith. As parents, we have the same responsibly with our children. We are not only protectors and providers, but also the primary disciple makers in our children’s lives. One of the ways God can grow spiritually is by helping to develop the faith of others.

Read Deuteronomy 6:5-7
How does helping develop the faith of others grow us?

What does it look like to help your children/others grow in their spiritual maturity?

What have you learned about God’s love from being a parent?

The Apostle Paul reminded us that we were to train ourselves to become more spiritually disciplined and mature. It was an encouragement to not be content with where we currently are, but to actively work to become more mature.

Read 1 Timothy 4:7-8
What is a next step you can take to grow spiritually?