Family Matters

CLOSING THOUGHT
Let’s discuss if we want to continue together
as a group, how often we will meet, and what
we will study next.
• Ask, “How can we pray for you this
week?” Invite everyone to share, but
don’t force the issue. Be sure to write
prayer requests on your Prayer and
Praise Report on page 141.
Study Notes
JUST AS HUMAN INFANTS BEGIN BY DRINKING MILK
AND LATER PROGRESS TO EATING SOLID FOOD,
CHRISTIANS BEGIN WITH THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE
FAITH AND GROW INTO A DEEPER SPIRITUAL MATURITY
AND UNDERSTANDING OF GOD.
Several passages, such as 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, 1 Peter 2:1-3,
and Hebrews 5:12-15, use this metaphor, often to challenge the
readers (including us!) to grow up into spiritual adulthood. These
passages are not only reminders of the need for us to mature in
our faith, but at the same time to be patient with others in God’s
family who are still needing spiritual “milk.” We are all at different
stages on the journey, but we are all in the family!
• Close your meeting with prayer.
120 Session Six
We Are Family 121