Never Too Old to Learn

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Can you age out of being a student of Jesus? Does being a disciple of Jesus have an expiration date?

We are never too old to learn. We are never too old to be a disciple of Jesus.

We are all called to be learners. As followers of Jesus, we are called to be disciples of Jesus. We are called to be lifelong learners who are fully mature in Jesus.

The Apostle Paul said this about discipleship when he wrote, “Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.” (Colossians 1:28–29, ESV).

According to Barna Research, “It’s common for churches to emphasize discipleship among teenagers and young adults… But if you believe discipleship is a lifelong journey, it’s important to keep emphasizing it for older Christians as well.”

The research suggests “the percentage of Christians who are not engaged in discipleship is significantly higher among older generations: Gen Z, 23%, Millennials, 23%, Gen X, 41%, and Boomers, 53%.”

May we be lifelong learners for all our lives and encourage discipleship throughout every generation until we are all fully mature in Jesus.

A Collect for Mission, III: “Lord Jesus Christ, you stretched out your arms of love on the hard wood of the Cross that everyone might come within the reach of your saving embrace: So clothe us in your Spirit that we, reaching forth our hands in love, may bring those who do not know you to the knowledge and love of you; for the honor of your Name. Amen.” (Book of Common Prayer, 2019).

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Photo from the Barna Group: https://www.barna.com/growing-together/