Old Age Flashcards
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (Endurance)
Therefore, we do not give up, but even if the man we are outside is wasting away, certainly the man we are inside is being renewed from day to day. For though the tribulation is momentary and light, it works out for us a glory that is of more and more surpassing greatness and is everlasting; while we keep our eyes, not on the things seen, but on the things unseen. For the things seen are temporary, but the things unseen are everlasting.
Psalms 92:12-14 (God Values Them)
But the righteous will flourish like a palm tree And grow big like a cedar in Lebʹa·non.They are planted in the house of Jehovah; They flourish in the courtyards of our God. Even in old age they will still be thriving; They will remain vigorous and fresh,
Proverbs 16:31 (God Values Them)
Gray hair is a crown of beauty When it is found in the way of righteousness.
Proverbs 20:29 (God Values Them)
The glory of young men is their strength, And the splendor of old men is their gray hair.
Isaiah 46:4 (God Cares)
Until you grow old I will be the same; Until your hair is gray I will keep bearing you. As I have done, I will carry you and bear you and rescue you.
1 Timothy 5:1 (God Values Them)
Do not severely criticize an older man. On the contrary, appeal to him as a father
Leviticus 19:32 (God Values Them)
Before gray hair you should rise up, and you must show honor to an older man, and you must be in fear of your God. I am Jehovah.
At 75 years of age, Abraham receives a life-changing assignment from Jehovah
Genesis 12:1-4
Jehovah grants elderly Simeon the privilege of seeing the infant who will become the Messiah; Simeon utters an inspired prophecy about him
Luke 2:25-35
The prophet Moses is 80 years old when Jehovah entrusts him with leadership over His people, Israel
Acts 30:30-36
Jehovah blesses elderly Zechariah and Elizabeth with the miraculous birth of a son, John
Luke 1:5-13
King David is grateful to elderly Barzillai for his loyal support, and Barzillai modestly acknowledges his limitations when asked to do more than he is able
2 Samuel 19:31-39
The prophetess Anna, an elderly widow, is blessed for her devotion and faithful service
Luke 2:36-38
Psalms 41:1-3 (God Cares)
Happy is anyone who shows consideration to the lowly one; Jehovah will rescue him in the day of calamity. Jehovah will guard him and keep him alive. He will be pronounced happy in the earth; You will never turn him over to the will of his enemies. Jehovah will sustain him on his sickbed; During his sickness you will completely change his bed.
Jesus praises a poor widow for her contribution because she gives all she has
Mark 12:41-44
Isaiah 40:29-31 (God Cares)
He gives power to the tired one And full might to those lacking strength.Boys will tire out and grow weary, And young men will stumble and fall,But those hoping in Jehovah will regain power. They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary; They will walk and not tire out.”
