All followers of Jesus have been called to progress on to spiritual maturity. In part 6 of Hebrews: Persevering Faith in the Superior Christ, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Hebrews 5:11 – 6:3.
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Study Notes
Understanding the Text
1. Rebuke for Spiritual Immaturity (Hebrews 5:11-14)
The spiritually immature are:
- slow to learn
- underachievers
- spiritual milk drinkers only
- lazy
- undiscerning
2. Exhortation to Spiritual Maturity (Hebrews 6:1-3)
The spiritually mature move beyond the basics of:
- repentance
- faith
- elementary doctrine
The spiritually mature are progressing in:
- Doctrine
- Wisdom
- Obedience
- Righteousness
- Service
- Love
Some keys to spiritual growth include:
- Faithful study of God’s Word
- Regular communion with God in prayer
- Obedience
- Fellowship with other believers
- Service
- Moving beyond “comfort zones”
- Trials & discipline
Applying the Text
- Got milk? or Got meat?