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Growing Old Faithfully Psalm 71 Prepared by Chris Reeves * Eastside church of Christ Gospel Meeting * October 03, 2011

Growing Old Faithfully Psalm 71 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, and Caleb

Growing Old Faithfully Psalm 71 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

Growing Old Faithfully Psalm 71 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

Growing Old Faithfully Psalm 71 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, David, Zacharias, Elizabeth, and Anna

Growing Old Faithfully Psalm 71 Psalm 71 is a prayer ... Is it your prayer? As we grow older we should grow 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