Aging | Food for Thought

 

Suggested Passages

  • Psalm 71:18

  • Psalm 92:12-15

  • Isaiah 46:3-4

  • Titus 2:1-6

Questions

  • Consider how our culture thinks about aging. Is it desirable? Something to avoid? Something to look forward to? Why / why not?

  • Consider how getting older relates to life in the church. Does getting older seem to be a thing that’s valued in the local church? Why or why not?

    • What do the Scriptures seem to say about getting older?

      • Are there things that are hard to believe or particularly comforting / encouraging about that?

      • Does it reframe the point of living in general for us? (purpose, mission, hope, etc.)

      • When it comes to legacy, how does Psalm 71:18 change what we’re trying to build or preserve?

  • What are some of the real world obstacles that do often / naturally occur as followers of Jesus age?

    • How can the local church be more mindful of that?

    • How can the church specifically counter the lies that the world believes about aging?

  • What are some of the unique blessings, benefits, perspectives, etc. that only come with getting older?

    • …specifically as it relates to the mission of the church?

    • Why does the church need seasoned saints in order to be healthy?

    • How can we equip, honor, and give opportunity for seasoned saints to hold their place in God’s family and mission?

  • From Psalm 71 (and other Scriptures), it’s clear that God doesn’t favor the young or the old.

    • How can younger folks in the church show God’s power in that way TO the seasoned saints around them?

    • How can seasoned saints in the church show God’s power TO the younger?

 
Redeeming RelationshipsScott O'Donohoe