Grandparenting Matters

In this heartfelt message, Elder Jim Wichelman shares profound insights into the vital role grandparents play in shaping the spiritual lives of their grandchildren. Drawing from scripture and personal experience, Jim emphasizes the significance of passing down faith through generations. Whether you're a grandparent, parent, or someone seeking to understand God's plan for family, this message offers wisdom and practical advice on how to leave a lasting legacy of faith.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover God's high calling for grandparents beyond the cultural expectations of retirement and leisure.
• Learn how to guard your spiritual health as you age and remain an active disciple-maker.
• Understand the biblical mandate for grandparents to teach and mentor the next generation.

Scripture References:

• Deuteronomy 4:9 - The call to actively guard and nurture your soul and pass down your faith.
• Psalm 71:17-18 - A grandparent's prayer to declare God's power to the next generation.
• Psalm 78:1-8 - The importance of passing down God's wisdom across multiple generations.

Discussion Questions for Small Groups:

1. How can grandparents actively guard their spiritual health and continue growing in faith, as described in Deuteronomy 4:9?
2. What are practical ways that grandparents can pass down their faith to their grandchildren, even when separated by distance?
3. Reflect on Psalm 71:17-18. How can we ensure that we are declaring God's power and faithfulness to the next generation?
4. In what ways can parents and grandparents collaborate to disciple children effectively?
5. How does the cultural view of retirement contrast with the biblical view of grandparenting? What changes might we need to make in our own lives to align with God's plan?