Forward 2 – Don’t Miss Me Out – The Vital Role of our Seniors in the Church
Titus 2:1-8
Pr Chris Kam | 18/19 Jan 2020
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Big Idea: We need one another in the family of God


Proverbs 16:31 (NLT) Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.

Leviticus 19:32 Stand up in the presence of the aged, show respect for the elderly and revere your God. I am the LORD.

1 Tim 5:1-2 1 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, 2 older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.

Dt 5:16 Honour your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may go well with you in the land the LORD your God is giving you. 

1 Peter 5:5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. 


Why do we need our seniors in the Church?

1. Their Wisdom (Proverbs 16:21)

2. Their _______________

3. Their Love

4. Their Ability to Set _______________

5. Their Dedication

6. Their _______________

7. Their Sacrifices

8. Their _______________


1 Cor 4:?15 Even if you had ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.


Application Questions
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1. Read through Titus 2:1-8. Glean from this passage in what ways each member of the family of God contributes to one another. Which part resonates with you? Why?

2. What are the ways you appreciate DUMC as a family-friendly church, meaning a church that is not only multi-generational (by demographics), but also inter-generational (by design in encouraging interactions and discipling)? Share your experiences. How are you currently contributing towards making this happen?

3. In what ways do you think DUMC needs improvement in being family-friendly? What about your CG? How can you contribute to this?