Multiply by Francis Chan
Week 4: Part 1, Session 3 — How to Grow as a Disciple
Read Part 1, Session 3 of Multiply. Key Scriptures: 1 Timothy 4:7–8; Hebrews 5:11–14.
Previewing Week 4 of Multiply
Read 3 of 7 discussion questions below. Unlock the complete 27-week guide when you’re ready.
Growth in the Christian life is not automatic — this session challenges you to examine whether your habits and practices are actually producing transformation.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Chan uses the analogy of physical training to describe spiritual growth, drawing on 1 Timothy 4:7–8. What does 'training yourself for godliness' look like differently from merely 'trying harder'?
2.The author identifies several core spiritual disciplines — prayer, Scripture, community, and service. Which of these is most consistent in your life, and which is most neglected? Be specific.
3.Hebrews 5:11–14 rebukes believers for remaining spiritually immature when they should have become teachers by now. Does that passage sting in any way as you read it? What does it reveal?