Introduction

• Proverbs 16:31

Be realistic, but optimistic

• Acts 1:16
• Psalms 71:9, 15, 5-8 – He had learned to trust in the Lord.
• Philemon 1:8-9 – Paul appealed to him as an old man. Can you do this as well?
• II Samuel 19:39-39 – Barzillai returned home and sent his servant on to help David. He aged gracefully and wisely.
• Older people are often very content. This can be a great lesson to others.
• II Corinthians 4:16

Younger folks should honor older folks

• I Timothy 5:3
• Philippians 3:17
• Thank you to all of our older folks!

You ain’t done yet!

• Psalms 92:12-15
• Luke 1:36 – Elizabeth bore a son in her old age.
• Luke 2:36-38 – Anna served in the temple in her old age.
• Exodus 7:7 – Moses was eighty years old when he stood before God.
• Leviticus 19:32 – Honoring the older people was part of the Law of Moses.
• I Timothy 3:6 – Elders must be men with experience.
• Example: Dr. Chibanda trained grandmothers in Zimbabwe to help those with psychological issues. The grandmothers were more effective than the doctors!
• II Timothy 1:5
• Titus 2:3-4