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The Reflecting Pool
 Read 1Peter 2:1-3. What is Peter's hope for these Christians?
What does he mean by "grow up" in salvation?
Some people believe that "church growth" means only
growth in numbers. Read Acts 2:41. Why do you think the number of converts
was recorded? Now read the rest of chapter 2. Would the great numbers of
converts have been glorifying to God if they had not also been growing in
holiness? Why or why not?
Weeds can have bad effects on the plants around them. In what
ways can undisciplined, sinful church members negatively affect the growth
of Christians around them? How can good influences in a church be tools in
God's hand for growing His people? Can you think of some examples in your
own church?
What are some ways that God is glorified by a maturing church?
How many of these things do you see consistently in the life of your church?
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