With this passage the author of Hebrews makes a digression from teaching about the high priesthood of Christ Jesus to rebuke the readers for their spiritual laziness and immaturity. Keep this context in mind as you discuss the questions.

1. The author of Hebrews says, “About this we have much to say, and it’s hard to explain because you have become dull [or sluggish] of hearing.” What is the author wishing to explain further?

2. What descriptive words is the author using to describe his readers?

3. Is this a rebuke for new Christians? Why or why not? Who is the author rebuking?

4. How do modern professing believers show dullness of hearing and spiritual immaturity?

5. What’s the “solid food” of God’s Word?

6. How do modern professing believers pursue “constant practice?”

7. In what ways can you be “trained by constant practice?”