Tuesday, August 24
Read Titus 2
Think About It:
It’s true that we are not to live legalistic lives based on dead works. We are, however, called to walk in the Spirit letting our light shine before others so they can see our good works and as a result, glorify God. Bible truth, sound doctrine, and integrity go together. Verses 11-14 beautifully sum up this chapter; Christ gave Himself for us so He would have a people who are His own and who are passionate to do His will.
- What is sound doctrine for the older men? (verses 1-2)
- What is sound doctrine for the older women? (verse 3)
- What were the older women to teach the younger women? (verses 4-5)
- What were young men exhorted to be? (verses 6-8)
- What were servants exhorted to be? (verses 9-10)
- What does the grace of God teach us? (verses 11-12)
- What is referred to as a “blessed hope”? (verse 13)
- What did Jesus do for us? (verse 14)
Family Time:
- If we claim to be Christians, but our behavior is not Christ-like (as outlined in verses 1-10), what does that tell others about God? Or about the Word of God that we claim to follow?
- When summing up Chapter 2 of Titus, the authors of The Bible Project states, “Christianity is compelling when it looks culturally similar, but is based on a different value system and devoted to a different God.” In other words, be in the world, but not of the world. How has the church at times failed in this area?
- What does “wise participation with the culture” mean?
