How Can I Grow as a Christian? Lesson 2 Now that you have been saved, you MUST grow in the grace and knowledge of God. You must not be as those who spring up quickly and then let the cares of this world choke them to an early spiritual death. 1.As a new Christian, one is consider to be what? (I Peter 2:2) __________________________________________________________________ 2.What do we desire as Christians? (I Peter 2:3) __________________________________________________________________ 3."Milk" and "Meat" are used here as symbolic of Christian growth, or lack of growth. What would you say the condition of one who still needs milk after a long period of time? (Hebrews 5:12) __________________________________________________________________ 4.What type of Christian would be able to eat the "Meat" of the word? (Heb. 5:14) __________________________________________________________________ 5.What is the reason we have so few Sunday School teachers? (Hebrews 5:12 - 14) __________________________________________________________________ 6.What should one be able to discern between as he/she studies the bible? (Heb 5:14) _____________________________________________________________ 7.Do you think these verses explain why so few Christians witness, work, tithe, and give themselves freely to God's services? (Hebrews 5:12 - 14) Explain in your own words. ______________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ 8.What is the command given in this verse? (II Timothy 2:15) __________________________________________________________________ 9.To whom are we to show ourselves approved? (II Timothy 2:15) _____________ 10.How often do you read your Bible? _____________________________________ 11.Why do you read the Bible? ___________________________________________ 12.Knowing the Bible is true and that it is God's Holy Word, do you feel you are obligated to do what it says? __________________________________________ 13.Is there anything in your life at the present time that is not in obedience to Bible teaching? ___________ List the ones that you feel you need help with.