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Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth

Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth. Ecclesiastes 12:1 LLC Summer Services 2014 Youth Presentation. “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth”. Why is this message directed to the youth?. “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth”.

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Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth

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  1. Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth Ecclesiastes 12:1 LLC Summer Services 2014 Youth Presentation

  2. “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth” • Why is this message directed to the youth?

  3. “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth” • Why is this message directed to the youth? • What does this message mean to us in the light of God’s Word?

  4. “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth” Why is this message directed to the youth? The time of youth is a special time. • A fleeting time • A sensitive time • Independence and Responsibility • A time of joy • What does this message mean to us in the light of God’s Word? • The time of youth is a special time of visitation. • A passing time • A tender time • Confirmed in Faith, Caring for life of faith • The joy of a child of God

  5. 1. The time of youth is fleeting “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.” Eccl 11:9-10

  6. 1. The time of youth is fleeting “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are fleeting, as a vapor.” Eccl 11:9-10

  7. …for childhood and youth are as a vapor

  8. 1. The time of visitation is also a passing time.

  9. 1. The time of youth is fleeting, and the time of visitation is also a passing time.

  10. 2. The time of youth is a sensitive time • The time of youth is a state of change

  11. 2. The time of youth is a sensitive time • You reap what you sow – it is important to use your youth to establish good habits, study, work hard, and they will bear fruit in your future education/career.

  12. 2. The time of youth is a tender time • SHZ 475 • 7. In youth, oh, haste and hearken to thy Savior, • To hear His voice which calls so tenderly; • Let not His calling be in vain for thee. • 8. And let us hearken to our friend, the Savior. • Oh, may His call reach deep within our hearts, • This tender voice which peace and joy imparts. • 9. In youth, as seedlings in His Zion holy, • May our dear Savior keep us in His care • And ever shield us from all dangers here.

  13. “…as seedlings in His Zion holy”

  14. “…as seedlings in His Zion holy” “You reap what you sow”: “Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.” Galatians 6:7-8

  15. “…as seedlings in His Zion holy” “…whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:7

  16. “…as seedlings in His Zion holy” “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 3:14-15

  17. “…as seedlings in His Zion holy”

  18. 3. Independence and Responsibility In the time of youth, you begin finding your path through life. -study more? -work -career path?

  19. 3. Confirmation • Are you willing to walk accordingly in your life of faith? -Yes, I am.

  20. 3. Confirmation • Are you willing to walk accordingly in your life of faith? -Yes, I am. • “I am the way, the truth, and the life: • no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” • “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever.” • “…him which is, and which was, and which is to come…” • “Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.” Jer 6:16

  21. 3. Caring for your life of faith “…herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.”Acts 24:16 “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed.”James 5:16 “…if a man be overtaken in a fault, …restore such a one…Bear one another’s burdens…”Galatians 6:1-2 “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17

  22. 3. Caring for your life of faith

  23. 3. Independence/ResponsibilitySeek for the old paths/Care for one another

  24. The time of youth is a time of joy Joy in learning/working in getting to know others in developing hobbies Hopeful look towards future

  25. The joy of a Child of God • “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes…”

  26. “Rejoice, oh young one, in your youth!

  27. “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth” Why is this message directed to the youth? The time of youth is a special time. • A fleeting time • A sensitive time • Independence and Responsibility • A time of joy • What does this message mean to us in the light of God’s Word? • The time of youth is a special time of visitation. • A passing time • A tender time • Confirmed in Faith, Caring for life of faith • The joy of a child of God

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