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Hebrews

Explore the warning signs, perils, and remedies for spiritual immaturity outlined in Hebrews 5:11-14. Discover the importance of retraining, changing resources, and developing discernment to grow in faith and serve effectively in the Kingdom. Dive into the elements that define and shape spiritual maturity, from basic principles to enhanced understanding and application of God's Word. Reflect on the urgency of maturing in Christ and seeking deeper spiritual growth beyond the limitations of immaturity.

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Hebrews

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  1. Hebrews The Superiority of Christ “Spiritual Immaturity” Hebrews 5:11-14 Part 1 of 2

  2. Hebrews 5:11-14 (ESV) 11About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food,

  3. Hebrews 5:11-14 (ESV) 13for everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. 14But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.

  4. 4 topics the writer discusses

  5. 1) The PRESENCE of Spiritual Immaturity vs. 12 ...you need milk... vs. 13 ...unskilled... vs. 14 ...he is a child...

  6. 1) The PRESENCE of Spiritual Immaturity A) DEFINING what it is

  7. Immature – exhibiting less than an expected degree of maturity or development – Webster's

  8. Spiritually Immature – exhibiting less than an expected degree of spiritual maturity or development. Being nowhere near your potential in Christ in relation to your spiritual age.

  9. 1) The PRESENCE of Spiritual Immaturity A) DEFINING what it is Bible study, prayer, evangelism, fellowship, spiritual gifts, ministry, forgiveness, discipleship, worship....

  10. 1) The PRESENCE of Spiritual Immaturity A) DEFINING what it is B) DESCRIBING their state of being

  11. → they were apathetic to the message“dull of hearing” → they were unable to teach“you ought to be teachers” → they were unable to distinguish right from wrong“mature...who have their powers of discernment”

  12. 1) The PRESENCE of Spiritual Immaturity A) DEFINING what it is B) DESCRIBING their state of being C) DISCERNING where it comes from

  13. LAZINESS False Teachers Poor Teachers / Pastors Lack of Resources Oppression

  14. 2) The PERIL of Spiritual Immaturity vs. 12 “...you need someone to teach you again...” vs. 12 “...you need milk...”

  15. 2) The PERIL of Spiritual Immaturity A) RETRAINING is needed “the basic principles of the oracles of God”

  16. Some of the Oracles of God The Gospel The Purpose of the Old Testament The Great Commission The Purpose of the Church Church Ordinances

  17. 2) The PERIL of Spiritual Immaturity A) RETRAINING is needed B) RESOURCES must be changed “you need milk, not solid food”

  18. Why this is Perilous? → Because there is a war raging and we cannot spend all our time in basic training → Because people are dying and going to hell and we cannot spend al our time learning how to tell them about Christ

  19. Why this is Perilous? → Because there are those that are hurting and we cannot spend all our time learning how to give first aid → Because God is worth spiritual maturity not laziness and apathy

  20. 2) The PERIL of Spiritual Immaturity A) RETRAINING is needed B) RESOURCES must be changed C) REMEDIAL skills are the only resource

  21. What is this like? It is like fighting a modern army with bows and arrows It is like being sick but the only medicine you can take is what they give to infants It is like trying to prepare for a weightlifting competition with only a 1 lb dumbbell

  22. Practical Prayers → Lord forgive me for not maturing as I should in You → Lord please give me a passion for learning about You through Your Word → Lord help me mature spiritually that I might know and serve You more

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