Passing the Torch: Don't Neglect the Gift

by Rev. Grant Armstrong
Sunday, May 23, 2021
1 Timothy 4:7-16
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SERMON NOTES 
I. To pass on hope, we can't major in the minors.
II. Young disciples are called to exemplary love, faith, and purity.
III. Youthful boldness is a great tool when guided by the Holy Spirit.

FOR DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION
- If you were invited to give a commencement speech, what would be the title?
- Paul talks about the risk of "wasting time" when it comes to training for godliness. What is at stake when churches bicker over non-essentials? 
- Where do you witness exemplary love, faith, and purity at work in disciples who are maybe a generation or two younger than you are?
- How does the church nurture some of the risk-taking and questioning nature of youth? How does the church stifle that?
- Name a young person you know who you lean on to help mentor you into the future? How has that relationship blessed your life?
- What is God saying to you through today's scripture?