Sermon Outline:
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There are some in the church who willfully and dangerously close their ears to spiritual maturity.
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Spiritual immaturity is rooted in an unwillingness to settle on the basic principles of the gospel.
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Grow into spiritual maturity, by God’s will with the help of His church.
Family Discussion Questions:
Older and Younger:
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Why did the writer of Hebrews need to interrupt himself?
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What do milk and meat represent in this passage?
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What does God want us to do if we are not interested in growing in our knowledge of His word?
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What gifts does God give us to help us grow up into maturity?
Deeper Discussion:
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Why did the author of Hebrews believe the teaching about Jesus being a high priest would be hard to explain?
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How can our pride at being upstanding Christians sometimes interfere with our willingness to understand and follow God’s Word?
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What is the danger that exists for Christians who choose to remain spiritually immature?
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What is the root reason why someone would reject growing in biblical wisdom and maturity?
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Why does it make no sense to say that a deeper theological understanding of God’s word will make us forget the gospel or focus on it less?
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What exhortation can we take from this passage for those who have laid a firm gospel foundation and already strive to be spiritually mature?