
5.14.23 - Those People Wk 5: Faith Giants
Benefits of Intergenerational Connection
- 1) A Sense of History/Connection
- 2) Future-Past
- 3) Modeling
- 4) Faith Formation through Reciprocal Learning
- 5) Research Backed
- 6) Reciprocal Benefit
- 7) ”Aging well”
- 8) Heritage
- 9) Consistency is Key
- 10) Time Availability
1) God, lead me to be a generational bridge builder. (and spiritual mentor)
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3 I’m grateful to God, whom I serve with a good conscience as my ancestors did. I constantly remember you in my prayers day and night. 4When I remember your tears, I long to see you so that I can be filled with happiness. 5 I’m reminded of your authentic faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice. I’m sure that this faith is also inside you. 6 Because of this, I’m reminding you to revive God’s gift that is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7God didn’t give us a spirit that is timid but one that is powerful, loving, and self-controlled.8So don’t be ashamed of the testimony about the Lord or of me, his prisoner. Instead, share the suffering for the good news, depending on God’s power. 9God is the one who saved and called us with a holy calling. This wasn’t based on what we have done, but it was based on his own purpose and grace that he gave us in Christ Jesus before time began. 10Now his grace is revealed through the appearance of our savior, Christ Jesus. He destroyed death and brought life and immortality into clear focus through the good news
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13Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching that you heard from me with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14Protect this good thing that has been placed in your trust through the Holy Spirit who lives in us. —2 Timothy 1:3-10,13-14 (CEB)
Role of a Generational Bridge Builder
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2) God, guide my posture to mentor and be mentored.
10 But you have paid attention to my teaching, conduct, purpose, faithfulness, patience, love, and endurance. … 12 In fact,anyone who wants to live a holy life in Christ Jesus will be harassed. 13 But evil people and swindlers will grow even worse, as they deceive others while being deceived themselves.
14 But you must continue with the things you have learned and found convincing. You know who taught you. 15 Since childhood you have known the holy scriptures that help you to be wise in a way that leads to salvation through faith that is in Christ Jesus. 16 Every scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for showing mistakes, for correcting, and for training character, 17 so that the person who belongs to God can be equipped to do everything that is good. —2 Timothy 3:10, 12-17 (CEB)
Timothy’s Posture
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- Be honest about life’s
- Remain
- Submit to Scripture’s
3) God, help me to foster environments that build a strong faith.
10 If Timothy comes to you, be sure that he has no reason to be afraid while he’s with you, because he does the work of the Lord just like I do. 11 So don’t let anyone disrespect him, but send him on in peace so he can join me. I’m waiting for him along with the brothers and sisters. —1 Corinthians 16:10-11 (CEB)
The Right Environment
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Family is Saved
10 We work and struggle for this: “Our hope is set on the living God, who is the savior of all people, especially those who believe.”… 15 Practice these things (discipleship), and live by them so that your progress will be visible to all. 16 Focus on working on your own development and on what you teach. If you do this, you will save yourself and those who hear you.
Instructions for us all —1 Timothy 4:10, 15-16 (CEB)