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Harvest Growth Guide for April 26 - May 1
Mike Moses
Hebrew 6:4-12

1. What kind of warnings were you given as a child?
What kind of warnings do you give your children?
How are God's warnings an evidence of His Fatherly love?

2. Read Hebrews 6:4-6
Have you known someone who appeared to be a genuine Christian, but turned away from Jesus?
What factors led them to fall away?
How might we learn from negative examples? (See 1st Corinthians 10:1-12)

3. Read Hebrews 6:7-8
Consider a parallel passage: Jesus’ parable of the 4 soils (Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23).
Do the rocky soil and thorny soil represent backslidden Christians or fake Christians? (Consider Matthew 7:16-20)  

4. Read Hebrews 6:9-12
Is your life characterized by earnestness, faith, and patience?
How do God’s promises prompt these things in our hearts? (Consider 2nd Peter 1:3-4)

5. Digging Deeper into Doctrine
How do these Scriptures further inform our understanding of the fruits of salvation?
Galatians 5:19-24, 1st Thessalonians 1:4-6, 1st John 4:7-8

Pray for one another: That we would "have the full assurance of hope until the end."  
 
Weekly Scripture Memory:
"He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away." (Psalm 1:3-4)
From FighterVerses.com - visit the website for memory tools and to download the app.

 
*Please note: These weekly discussion questions are built on the Biblical foundation of the Sunday sermons at Harvest.
Please be sure to listen attentively to the sermon ahead of your group meeting.
If you are unable to hear the sermon live, you can access the recording at https://harvestdetroitwest.org/media

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Harvest Growth Guide for April 19-24
Mike Moses
Hebrew 5:11-6:3

1. Would you consider yourself a maturing Christian? Why or why not?

2.  Read Hebrews 5:11-12
What are some factors that could lead to spiritual “dullness of hearing”?
(Consider Ezekiel 12:2, Matthew 13:19-22)

3. Read Hebrews 5:13-14
God’s Word equips us with several principles to aid our spiritual discernment.
Consider how each of the following Scriptures can train us to “distinguish good from evil.”
John 17:17, 1st Timothy 4:4-5, 1st Corinthians 6:12 & 10:32, Proverbs 11:14
 
4. Read Hebrews 6:1-3
How can you grow in an advanced knowledge of God’s Word?
Consider the value of the following, and how to incorporate each into your life:
  - Personal Bible reading & study
  - Trusted Christian resources (books & teachings)
  - Local church classes & seminars

5. Digging Deeper into Doctrine
How do these Scriptures further inform our understanding of Christian growth?
Ephesians 4:13-16, 2nd Peter 3:18; 1st Timothy 4:15; Philippians 1:9

Pray for one another: That we would mature in Christ, in every way.  
 
Weekly Scripture Memory:
"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night." (Psalm 1:1-2)
From FighterVerses.com - visit the website for memory tools and to download the app.
 
*Please note: These weekly discussion questions are built on the Biblical foundation of the Sunday sermons at Harvest.
Please be sure to listen attentively to the sermon ahead of your group meeting.
If you are unable to hear the sermon live, you can access the recording at https://harvestdetroitwest.org/media