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Small Group Questions
- According to 2 Peter 3:18, what does God command every believer to do, and why do you think growth is essential to the Christian life?
- Scripture uses images like plants, vineyards, and buildings to describe spiritual growth. Which image resonates most with you, and why?
- In 1 Peter 2:1, why do you think Peter addresses sinful attitudes before talking about spiritual nourishment?
- Which of the attitudes listed in 1 Peter 2:1 (malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, evil speaking) most commonly hinders spiritual growth today? How so?
- How can spiritual neglect quietly stunt growth even when someone is active in church or ministry?
- What does it look like in practical terms to “lay aside” attitudes that poison the soul?
- According to 1 Peter 2:2, what does it mean to desire the “pure milk of the Word,” and how does that desire develop over time?
- How do God’s Word, prayer, and Christian community work together to promote healthy spiritual growth?
- What does it mean to remain “rooted in Christ” (1 Peter 2:6; Colossians 2:18–19), and what threatens that connection?
- What is one specific step you can take this week to cooperate with God in your spiritual growth?
