1. Continuing in the Apostles’ Doctrine Acts 2:42 The new Christians were newborn babes v.41 They desired God’s word 1 Peter 2:1-2 The apostles were given the doctrine through the promised Holy Spirit Acts 1:4-8, 2:1-4,42 The apostles preached daily in the temple 5:42 The Christians listened as much as they could 4:32-33

2. Hungering for Spiritual Food Matthew 5:6 We must hunger for truth in order to grow 1 Peter 2:2, Heb. 5:12-14 We must know the truth to be free John 8:31-32 We are sanctified by the truth (word) John 17:17 We must love the truth in order not to be deceived 2 Thess. 2:9-12 1 Cor. 1:18-26,29 we must believe the gospel We must not be ashamed of it Rom. 1:16

3. Using Spiritual Food Hebrews 5:12-14 The word must dwell in us Colossians 3:16 We share our faith with others Col. 3:16 We proclaim the Lord’s death 1 Cor. 11:26 We should read 1 Timothy 4:13 We should meditate 1 Timothy 4:15 We should apply 1 Timothy 4:16,12, Psalm 119:11 We should exhort 1 Tim. 4:13, Heb. 3:13 We should preach the word to others 1 Timothy 4:16; 2 Tim. 4:2

4. Is the Word of God in You? Romans 10:5-17 Have you heard? V.17 Do you believe it? V.9-10 Do you declare it? V.9-10 Do you obey it? V.16 Through repentance Rom. 2:4 Through baptism Rom. 6:3-4 Through living a new life in Christ Rom. 6:3-4