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Imagine a young man, restless and full of questions, walking into the bustling city of

Milan in the late 4th century.

His life up to this point had been a mess of worldly ambition, indulgence, and spiritual confusion.

Then, he encountered Ambrose, the bishop of the city, a man with deep

wisdom and unwavering faith. Ambrose wasn't just a preacher. He was a mentor. He took this

young man under his wing, patiently answering his questions, challenging his philosophical

assumptions, and modeling a life of Christ-like glory.

That young man was Augustine of Hippo, one of the greatest theologians in church history.

His encounter with Ambrose wasn't just transformative for him, but transformative for the

whole course of Western Christianity.

Augustine later credited Ambrose's

influence and kindness as keys, humanly speaking, to his conversion. Ambrose's life was proof

that the wisdom and graciousness of an older believer could change the trajectory of a young man.

Today we're diving into the glory and challenges of intergenerational

mentoring relationships. From Ambrose and Augustine to the dynamics of our own churches,

we're going to explore the biblical vision for these bonds of relationship, the dangers of aging

into a grumpy old coot and the beauty of aging with grace.

Along the way, we're going to talk about some key sections of the Westminster larger catechism,

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