Growing Older & Wiser

God Has a Purpose for You as You Grow Older

You can't change the fact that you are getting older, and, indeed, you may not want to! Age brings many gifts and opportunities for continued growth. In this nine-session LifeGuide® Bible Study, Dale and Sandy Larsen help you discover the Bible's perspective on aging. Through studying passages from books of the Bible including James, Job, Philippians, Psalms, and more, you'll discover how God can effectively and powerfully use those who have grown wiser with the passing years.

Growing Older and Wiser features



- Questions for starting group discussions and for meeting God in personal reflection

- Leader's notes with information on preparation, leading a group, and more

- "Now or Later" section following each session to help you act on what you learn

- Trustworthy biblical wisdom from trusted teachers to guide your discussion and reflectionAbout LifeGuide Bible Studies

Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuide Bible Studies are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication. They are proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.

For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 150 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.



Sandy Larsen is a writer living in Rochester, Minnesota. She and her husband, Dale, have written more than thirty books and Bible studies together including Living Your Legacy and more than ten LifeGuide® Bible studies. They have also coauthored eight N.T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides with Wright.



Dale Larsen is a writer living in Rochester, Minnesota. He and his wife, Sandy, have written more than thirty books and Bible studies together including Living Your Legacy and more than ten LifeGuide® Bible studies. They have also coauthored eight N.T. Wright for Everyone Bible Study Guides with Wright.

Getting the Most Out of Growing Older and Wiser


1. Wise Up! - James 1:1-8;12


2. Wisdom Hunt - Colossians 2:1-10


3. Listening to the Young - Job 32


4. When the Kids Are Grownups Too - Exodus 18


5. Wiser by Faith - Genesis 24:1-9


6. They Don't Always Listen - 1 Kings 12:1-20


7. A Reason to Be Here - Philippians 1:18-26


8. Dealing with Fears - Psalm 71:1-13


9. Lifelong Trust - Psalm 71:14-24


Leader's Notes