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J e s u s C h r i s t : A n I l l u s t r a t i o n o f G r o w t h 35lesson developmentGETTING A GOAL TO GROW TOWARDObjective 1.State the Bible goal for which every Christian mustwork.We have already seen in Ephesians 4:13 that God intendsus to “become mature, attaining to the whole measure of thefullness of Christ.” The original language of the New Testamentis actually “a mature manhood” or we might say “a completeperson or a fully grown person.”Application1 According to this verse what is the actual measurement of thatmaturity? (Circle the correct answer.)a) A special spiritual giftb) The mature manhood of Christc) Sinless perfectionThe word stature means “height or quality gained by growth.”Jesus Christ did not come to us as an adult, but as a baby who had togrow like each of us.Application2 Hebrews 5:8 refers to Jesus. It begins with these words,“Although he was a son.” Write the rest of this verse here.................................................................................................................................................................................................................3 Review the meaning in the glossary of the word perfect, whichmeans “to complete” or “to bring to final form.” How do youthink this word may be applied to Jesus?........................................................................................................