[Sunday] The Party - Titus Chapter 3
On one side you have an unhinged society, and on the other you have the strict law of compliance. But when it seems we are offered only those two realities, Paul reminds us that we are already at the party.
On one side you have an unhinged society, and on the other you have the strict law of compliance. But when it seems we are offered only those two realities, Paul reminds us that we are already at the party.
QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK: The Party
What do Christians often quarrel with those outside of the faith about? What do christians quarrel with those inside of the faith about? Why do you think they do that?
Read Titus 3. What advice does Paul give to us? Why can christians be free to live gentle lives and avoid such quarrels?
Titus is clear that we are to stand firm in the freedom of the death and resurrection of Jesus. That Jesus alone has saved us. How does this impact your walk with God and your neighbors around you?
New Song this Sunday
The audio only is the actual song we will use. The video will help with Melody.
What Had happened at Grace this week.
[Sunday] The Way - Titus Chapter 2
The church should be an agent of transformation - not through culture wars or assimilation, but through wise participation in culture, devotion to Jesus, and the common good. All of this helps us show the beauty of the message about our saving God.
The church should be an agent of transformation - not through culture wars or assimilation, but through wise participation in culture, devotion to Jesus, and the common good. All of this helps us show the beauty of the message about our saving God.
QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK: The Way
Describe a time when you saw a Christian living poorly in society. What was his reputation? What effect did this have on his witness?
Read Titus 2:1-15. How does Paul encourage us to live? What effect does this way of life have on our witness (see verses 5, 8, 10)?
How has Jesus freed us to live this way (see verses 11-15)?
Describe a time when you saw a Chrstian living as a good citizen in society. What was his reputation? What effect did this have on his witness?
New Song this Sunday
Watch to get acquainted.
What Had happened at Grace this week.
[Sunday] Zeus’ Cretans - Titus Chapter 1
Titus was called to the island of Zeus’ birth, Crete. Those who lived on the island took great pride, even acting like their unhinged god. This wild behavior caused those in Greece frustration. The question is, how do you bring hope to a place that is filled with dishonor?
Titus was called to the island of Zeus’ birth, Crete. Those who lived on the island took great pride, even acting like their unhinged god. This wild behavior caused those in Greece frustration. The question is, how do you bring hope to a place that is filled with dishonor?
QUESTIONS FOR THE WEEK: Zeus’ Cretans
Titus does ministry in Crete, the epicenter of the worship of the Greek gods. What advice would you give someone doing ministry in that type of culture?
How is that culture similar to today?
Read Titus 1:1-16. What advice does Paul give to Titus ministering in Crete?
After reading Titus, how can you follow the way Paul is beginning to lay out and bring peace in a chaotic world?
What Had happened at Grace this week.
Titus: Honor Amongst Dishonor (Teaching Series)
This short letter has a huge goal. The church should be an agent of transformation, not though culture wars or assimilation, but though wise participation in culture, devotion to Jesus and the common good. So that we will show the beauty of the message about our saving God.
Titus
This short letter has a huge goal. The church should be an agent of transformation, not though culture wars or assimilation, but though wise participation in culture, devotion to Jesus and the common good. So that we will show the beauty of the message about our saving God.
Reading Plan
Read around the readings for Sunday
Aug 20th
Leviticus 10:8-11
Titus 1:1-16
Matthew 23:23-28
Aug 27th
Isaiah 61:10- 62:3
Titus 2:1-15
Luke 6:46-49
Sep 3rd
Exodus 19:3-6
Titus 3:1-15
Matthew 22:15-22
It's right there, all around us is the party of God's abundance. The question for us all is: Will we enjoy ourselves in God’s generosity, or will we rely on our own strength?