Text: Titus 3:12-15 Theme: As a family of faith, we must be ready and willing to meet other people’s urgent needs–not just our own. Key verses: “As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me…Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their ...
Text: Titus 3:8-12 Theme: Controversial discussions that don’t lead one to do what is good are foolish. Key verses: “…I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone. But avoid ...
Text: Titus 3:1-8 Theme: Certain themes should take priority when we teach. Key verses: “Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and to show true humility toward all men” (v.1-2). “…He saved ...
Text: Titus 2:15 Theme: Paul modeled authoritative teaching for church leaders. Key verses: “These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you” (v 15). What God said to me: Dwayne, an important part of leadership is your faithfulness and ability to encourage and rebuke ...
Text: Titus 2:11-14 Theme: Teaching that changes us requires understanding and embracing grace. Key verses: “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for ...
Text: Titus 2:1-10 Theme: Paul gave specific goals for teaching various groups. Key verses: “You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine. Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith…Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live…They they can train the ...
Text: Titus 1:10-16 Theme: Unbelievers in Christ can do nothing that is truly good. Key verses: “For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision group. They must be silenced, because they are ruining whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach–and that for dishonest gain” (v. ...
Text: Titus 1:6-9 Theme: Qualifications for elders, whom Paul represented well Key verses: “An elder must be blameless…” (v. 6a). “Since an overseer is entrusted with God’s work, he must be blameless…” (v. 7a). “…he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly ...
Text: Titus 1:4-5 Theme: Paul viewed Titus as his son, whom he instructed and encouraged. Key verses: “I am writing to Titus, my true son in the faith that we share. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Saviour give you grace and peace. I left you on the island of Crete so you ...
Text: Titus 1:1-3 Theme: Paul knew God had called him and that gave him confidence and authority in his words. Key verses: “This letter is from Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to proclaim faith to those God has chosen and to toeach them to know ...