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Growing - St. Louis

November 29th, 2011

As a young disciple, your commitment to God must be solid and steady. However, in no way does this mean you will be perfect or a “super-disciple” in an instant. And thankfully, God doesn’t expect you to be. What He does expect is something you and everybody else can do – GROW!! This study will help you to better understand how important growing as a disciple is, and provide you with some helpful ways to ensure that growth.

Begin with the Bible

1 Peter 1:22-2:3 - Crave the Bible; it will show you what you need in your walk with God
2 Timothy 3:16-17 - The Bible will equip you and give you all you need to grow (Psalm 119)

Get help from your leaders

Ephesians 4:11-16 - God has put them in your life to help you grow; church, midweek, etc
Hebrews 13:7 - Watch you leaders and follow their example; ask lots of questions

Let your fellow-disciple help you

1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 - All of us lack something in our faith; get together and help each other
Romans 15:14 - Other disciples may know the Bible better and can help you through your challenges

Take it upon yourself; don’t only rely on others

Hebrews 5:11-14 - Train yourself; be disciplined to read and pray and get help from others
Hebrews 6:1-3 - We must learn the elementary truths so we can move on to maturity

Keep you focus on Jesus

1 John 2:5-6 - Always compare yourself to Jesus and look to imitate Him in everything
Colossians 1:28-29 - Let others help you to be formed more into the image of Jesus

Never stop growing

2 Peter 1:3-11 - Growth is an absolute; it solidifies your place in heaven
2 Peter 3:17-18 - Growth will keep you from falling from your secure position

God is a fair God!! He knows our every sin and weakness and is willing to forgive. But through it all, He expects all of us to grow and strive to be our best for Him. Decide on a few areas you need to grow the most in and develop a plan to attack those areas and turn them into strengths.