HELLO CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW

  • Hebrews 5:11-14 (King James Version)
    11 Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
    12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
    13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
    14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
    INTRODUCTION:
  • God’SWord abounds with passages that instruct us to grow in our faith
  • three questions that will help to determine where you are in your spiritual growth.
  1. gods word is PIERCING
  • Hebrews 5:11 (King James Version)
    Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
  • the word ARE not Easy words.
  • God’s Word is always profitable
  • 2 Timothy 3:16 (King James Version)
    All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
  • God’s Word is not always pleasant to hear (text)
  • Sometimes we refuse to hear God’s Word.
  • We become “dull” of hearing. (slow, sluggish).
  • SOMETHING IS BLOCKING OR HINDERING
  • We look around to see who it might apply to instead of examining ourselves.
  1. gods work is PROGRESSIVE
  • Hebrews 5:11 (King James Version)
    Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.
  • BOTTLE FED
  • There should come a time in every BELIEVERS live to take the gospel to others to teach others
  • If we are actively studying we will be able to teach others
  • 2 Timothy 2:15 (King James Version)
    Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
  • We should grow to have a firm grasp of the basics

my little 3 year old said daddy i want to stay little i don’t want to get big some day i said son we all have to grow up

we have many in our churches that don’t want to get big they want to stay INFANTS

god word tells us to grow up mature in the lord

  • 2 Peter 3:18 (King James Version)
    But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
  1. god will Point you out
  • Hebrews 5:12-13 (King James Version)
    12 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God;and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
    13 For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
  • Many people are deceived into thinking they are mature
  • The test of maturity begins here:
  • Are you still on the milk of the word of God?
  • Are you still governing your actions, attitudes, and decisions on “feelings” or worldly ideas?
  1. what’s on your plate TONIGHT
  • Hebrews 5:14 (King James Version)
    But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
  • “Strong meat” on sweet milk
  • makes one stead Steadfast and strong Vs.14
  • When one is Spiritually mature Vs. 14 “Full of age”
  • knows the DIFFERENT BETWEEN true and false DOCTRINE