In this session’s Personal Study Guide (top of page 36) there is a survey we included that lists eight biblical factors that Lifeway Research has found consistently show up in the lives of maturing believers. Read more on their research and the eight attributes here. Think about the following questions as you prepare:
- First, think about how you have matured physically over the years. Then, think about how you have matured spiritually.
- Reflect on whether or not the eight attributes of spiritual maturity in the Lifeway Research article and the Personal Study Guide are evident in your personal life. Which areas do you still need to mature in?
- Read: “God shapes congregations through the shaping of the individual members’ lives. This shaping doesn’t just happen; it’s through intentional effort on the part of both leaders and church members.” —Ed Stetzer // Everyone has a role in the church and God desires for us to use the gifts He has given us. Consider what God’s role is for you in the shaping of members’ lives. What intentional effort do you need to make this week to help and encourage your students to grow and mature in their faith?
For deeper information on this passage in Hebrews, listen to this sermon by John Piper on the pursuit of holiness. We hope you have a great session in Hebrews.
Is there a way to access the archives of the weekly leader helps?
Hi Diane,
Yes, you can access the archives here using this link: http://blog.lifeway.com/explorethebible/category/blog/students/. The archives link is also available to you at the bottom of our main page here: http://blog.lifeway.com/explorethebible/students/.
I hope this helps! We’re excited that you’re using Explore the Bible with your students. Please let us know if you have any other feedback or if there’s any way we can help!
Blessings,
Jennifer
Our youth group has a weekly newsletter that we give out every Sunday. I was wondering if there was a site where we could find “quote’s, articles, pictures, backgrounds other than power point” anything that we could use as far as promoting Explore the Bible and other Lifeway products.
Hi! We’re glad to hear that you are using Explore the Bible and want more resources to promote it and other LifeWay resources in your newsletter. I would suggest our LifeWay Student Ministry Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/lifewaystudents?ref=br_tf) and there are Explore the Bible promotional images here: https://www.facebook.com/ExploreTheBible/photos_stream.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions or anything else we can help with.
Blessings,
Jennifer