Evergreen Christian Community

Hebrews 5:7-14The Big Idea: We become complete in God the same way Jesus did.How Jesus Was Made CompleteThe Barrier to our perfectionLearning the Jesus WayJesus was made perfect through His faith, fervency, and submission in suffering.The Barrier to our perfection is laziness. (v11)“There is much more we would like to say about this, but it is difficult to explain, especially since you are spiritually dull and don’t seem to listen.‭‭” (NLT)“Concerning this we have much to say which is hard to explain, since you have become dull in your [spiritual] hearing and sluggish [even slothful in achieving spiritual insight].” (AMPC)Learning the Jesus Way:The Milk vs Meat Problem:Spiritual Adults, by constant use and practice, have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil, choose the good, and take responsibility for their actions.Hebrews 12:1-3Throw off everything that hinders, and sin that entanglesRun with perseverance our own raceFocus on Jesus Response:• Accept responsibility for your spiritual growth• Crea