Conformed to His Image

“The Marks of a True Disciple”

Hebrews 5:11-14

“Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that

comes from the mouth of God.” Jesus Mt. 4:4 (NIV)

Mark #1 – Obedience to the WORD

I. The MILK of the WORD (Heb. 5:11-13)

Knowing & understanding Jesus Christ is _________ &

yet very complex! cf. Acts 16:31; Heb. 1:1-3; Col. 2:9

Being “dull of hearing” refers to one who is no longer

_______ to listen or be receptive to the Truth. (v. 11)

Spiritual infants need ______, elementary truths, to

eat & not solid food. (vv. 12-13)

Every true believer should strongly _______ the pure

milk of the Word. cf. 1 Pet. 1:22-2:3

A diet of milk is not bad, unless a believer should be

more _______ to handle “solid food.” cf. 1 Cor. 3:1-3

i.e. “fleshly” = carnal (men of flesh)

“Dusty Bibles always lead to dirty lives.” H. Hendricks

II. The MEAT of the WORD (Heb. 5:14)

The Bible is very clear that “solid food” is the _____

of those who are spiritually mature. (v. 14)

Spiritual maturity is achieved by “_________,” that

is, obedience to the Word. (v. 14) i.e. gumnadzo

NOTE – with maturity in the Christian life comes

spiritual _____________. (v. 14) i.e. Eph. 4:14-15

Because God’s Word is “_______ & active,” the more

time you spend reading, studying & obeying it, your

spiritual growth will be exponential.

cf. Mt. 7:24-27; Heb. 4:12; Js. 1:22-25; 1 Pet. 2:2

Practical Application:

Appointments with God

The HEART of a SERVANT

Mark 1:29-45

Monday, March 19^th

Meditate upon the Priority of Prayer in Jesus’ Life:

What does this passage say about the Power and