This guide is designed to help your group create a space for genuine connection and conversation within your discussion time. Don't feel pressured to address every question each week. Instead, allow the Holy Spirit to guide you as you lead your group in uncovering what God intends to communicate during your time together.

This guide comprises three sections: Loving, Learning, and Living. Each section aims to steer your conversation towards meaningful discussions about spiritual growth as individuals and as members of the body of Christ.

First moments together as a group to connect and pray (approx. 10-15 min).

• How have you seen God at work in your life since the last time we met?
• What has been one high and one low since the last time we met?
• How did you do with living out what we talked about last time we met?

Open with prayer and invite God to be part of your conversation and relationship.

The majority of the group discussion is devoted to open dialogue, reflecting on God’s Word and its personal application to each of our lives (approx. 60-75 min).

Scripture References from Message: Hebrews 5:11-14, 6:1-12
Big Idea from Message: The way of following Jesus always includes inviting, involving, and investing in others as Jesus has first done for us.

In Hebrews 5:11-14, the author highlights the importance of spiritual maturity and the necessity of growing in our faith to live out the mission of Jesus. One of the first signs of spiritual maturity is the ability to prayerfully self-reflect on areas where growth is needed. What are some signs of spiritual immaturity that you’ve seen in your own life or in others? How does spiritual maturity, according to this passage, look different in practical terms?

The author refers to "solid food" for the mature, contrasting it with "milk" for the immature. One of the signs of spiritual maturity is the ability to digest deeper truths from Scripture. What does "solid food" in the Word mean to you personally? How can we begin to transition from spiritual milk to solid food in our daily walk with Christ?

In Hebrews 6:1-12, the author encourages believers to move beyond the basics of the faith and press on toward maturity. What are some "foundational teachings" that every Christian should know? How can we grow beyond these foundational truths into deeper, more mature faith?

READING ON: In Hebrews 6:13-18, the writer speaks of God's unchangeable promise, encouraging us to persevere in the faith. How does God's faithfulness give us assurance in our spiritual journey? How can this understanding of God’s faithfulness shape our actions as we seek to grow in Christ?

In the message, Tyler spoke about multiple “next step” items for us to grow in our faith: baptism, serving, groups, giving, missions, etc. Take a moment to personally pray for God to show you your next step. Afterward, share with the group where you feel God may be asking you to take your next step in faith.

The challenge for the week ahead is to grow in our faith and lovingly hold each other accountable through the community.

Take some time to reflect on where God is leading you to mature in your faith or take your next step. This week, focus on taking one intentional step towards that growth. What are practical steps you can take to be faithful in this journey? Commit to moving forward with this next step, and make time in your week to incorporate it into your life. Remember, spiritual maturity doesn’t happen overnight, but every small step counts!