What Older Christians Can Do Prepared by Chris Reeves * Inman Park church of Christ Gospel Meeting * September 24, 2008
Make God Your Refuge (vv.1-6) There are troubled times in the world How can older Christians face these times? Examples of faith and trust: Abraham, Moses, Caleb and David
Set a Godly Example (vv.7-13) There are enemies of God today How can older Christians face these enemies? Examples of godly influence: Enoch, Noah, Barzillai and Paul
Resolve to Teach God’s Word (vv.14-21) There is a need today for sound teaching How can older Christians meet this need? Examples of resolute teaching: Abraham, Joshua, Israelites, Paul, and older Christians
Vow to Worship God (vv.22-24) There is a need for scriptural worship How can older Christians meet this need? Examples of joyful worship: Jacob, Job, David, Zacharias, Elizabeth, and Anna
Psalm 71 is a prayer... Is it your prayer? As we grow older we should get more mature and more faithful, not less God has no “retirement plan” in his kingdom There are many young people, new generations, who need your faith, influence, teaching, and worship