Ephesians 3:14-21

What Does it Mean to Spiritually Grow?

Grow in relationship with God

Knowing God as a friend

Not doing things; ext: church, youth, small groups

All tools that can lead to growth, but not events themselves

How Do We Spiritually Grow?

Talking to God as a friend

Ephesians 3:16–17 (CSB)

I pray that he may grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with power in your inner being through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. I pray that you, being rooted and firmly established in love, and keep you strong

Through communication w/ God, our spirits will be strengthened

Spiritual roots/connection to Jesus grow stronger and deeper

Example of Old Tree

This will complete us and be filled with Holy Spirit

Ephesians 3:19 CSB

and to know Christ’s love that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

Closing

Talk about prayer a lot; important and vital to spiritual growth

Through prayer and connection to God, we can do amazing things

Ephesians 3:20 CSB

Now to him who is able to do above and beyond all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us—

Encourage you to try and pray every day

At least once a day and see how much you will grow with God

Seen its benefits in own life

*Close in Prayer*

Trivia Game!!!

What is the name of the Garden where Adam & Eve lived in?

Garden of Eden

What are the names of Adam and Eve’s first children?

Cain and Abel

Who was Issac’s father?

Abraham

After Jacob got done wrestling with God, what did He change Jacob’s name to?

Israel

Who was the first king of Israel?

King Saul

Who was the king that came after Saul?

King David

What was the name of the woman who King David had an affair with?

Bathsheba

What nation took over Israel that had the King Nebuchadnezzar?

Babylon

Daniel had what ability that favored him with King Nebuchadnezzar?

Discern dreams/visions

Daniel was thrown into a ____ as punishment for praying against the kings orders?

Lion’s Den

When Jesus was born, what gifts did the Shepard bring him?

Gold,Frankincense and Myrrh

Jesus had a cousin, what was his name?

John the Baptist