FIREFIGHTERS: I'm Not Hungry

Icebreaker:

How do you feel about milk? Lover or hater?

What is your favorite ice cream?

Overview:

I have never been a milk lover. I can’t remember ever drinking a whole glass of the stuff. I used only enough milk to wet the cereal in the bowl. A few months ago, I was diagnosed with a cow’s milk allergy. There is nothing that will make you want something more than not being able to have it. A tall, frosty glass of chocolate milk, a solid chunk of sharp Cheddar, a double scoop of cookies and cream ice cream or a long string of mozzarella. . .these are the things of which my dreams are made. Why is it that we are surrounded by the Spirit of God, but we have little desire for the warmth of His Fire within us? We are spoiled children who are satisfied with milk. Our lack of hunger is fighting God’s fire.

Discussion:

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 ESV.

Infants Need Milk

Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation. 1 Peter 2:2 ESV.

What is the purpose of spiritual milk?

Not Trying to Understand

Read Hebrews 5:11-14.

Why is milk not enough?

Why were they ignoring the message?

What happens to a child who never progresses to solid food?

What happens to a Christian?

Solid Food is for the Mature

Why do Christians need to be mature?

Whose responsibility is it to learn to eat solid food?

How do we benefit from being hungry?

Prayer:

Pray for a spiritual hunger in yourself and our congregation.