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In this message, Pastor Jim Walsh talks about becoming a unified, multi-generational church family. Our prayer is that this message encourages you celebrate the strengths of each generation serving the kingdom of God together.

Notes:

Theme: We can become a unified, multi-generational church family.

Life Change Goal: Our prayer is that this message encourages you to celebrate the strengths of each generation serving the kingdom of God together.

Text: Psalm 78:1-8 (ESV)

Biblical Survey of God’s generational plan:

Genesis 1:27-28; 2:4; 3:1-7,15; 12:1-3; 22:17; Psalm 78:1-8; Malach 4:5,6

1. DISCIPLESHIP: Young leaders should find several older leaders as mentors.
2. HUMILITY: Young leaders would benefit from some humility.
3. GENEROSITY: Older generations should realize how much they have to give.
4. GOD’S STORY: All generations should get a better grasp on history.
5. UNITY: All generations can work on building unity.

Conclusion: We should labor, side by side, to build a Church that’s like Jesus, that values every age and stage.

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Discussion Questions:

Start Talking. Find a conversation starter for your group.

• Fill in the blank, “wouldn’t it be great if _________?”

Start Thinking. Ask a question to get your group thinking.

• What generational differences have you witnessed in the church?

Start Sharing. Choose a couple of questions to create openness.

• How have you been encouraged by the older generation?
• How can “being clothed in humility” make a difference in the way we serve with other generations?
• How can the baton of leadership be best handed off to the next generation?
• Give examples of how God has been alive and active in your generation. (Builders, Boomers, Gen X, Millenials, Gen Z)
• How can we continue to foster meaningful conversations among the generations?