Titus / introduction / week 1

In this Book of the Bible series, Chip Ingram unpacks the book of Titus. He challenges us to display the gospel in our lives through doing good. We do good works not to earn God’s favor, but as a result of God’s favor. When the gospel has truly taken root in our lives, it produces the fruit of godliness. As we pass these things on to future generations, the Church stands in bright contrast to the darkness of the world.

Watch the introduction to Titus at RightNow media here

Answer the following questions for class

1. As you reflect on this session, what stood out to you from Chip’s overview of the book of Titus? What did you learn about Titus that you did not know before?

2. Who is Paul? What gives him the authority to write a letter like this?

3. What does Acts 9:1–11 teach us about Paul?

4. In verse 3, what term does Paul use to describe his preaching?

5. Who is Titus?

6. What do 2 Corinthians 8:23 and Galatians 2:2–5 tell us about Titus?

7. How did Chip describe the island of Crete? What was the basic cultural context?

8. What similarities do you see between the culture of Crete and the world we live in today?

9. What did Chip describe as the main theme for the book of Titus?

10. What are the three problems Paul mentions facing the church in Crete?

11. According to Chip, what were Paul’s recommendations for dealing with the issues in Crete?

12. What would you consider some of the primary problems facing the Church today? If Paul were writing a letter to us, what would he identify as areas in need of correction?

13. What are some areas in your life where you struggle with behaving in a way that matches your beliefs?

14. How could that struggle reflect a misunderstanding of the gospel in your life?

15. As you approach this study, what are you hoping for God to do you in your heart? In what ways are you asking Him to shape you over these next few weeks?

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Live it Out

Prayer: Before you start each day this week, stop and ask God to give you the boldness to love those who feel unlovable in your life.

Encouragement: Identify someone struggling with an area of life where God has called him or her to challenging obedience. Be intentional about making time to speak words of hope and comfort to them to build them up in bold obedience.

Confession: If you find yourself in a similar season of running from God like Jonah, seek out a believer you trust and talk to them about your struggles. Do so anticipating the kindness and mercy of God extended to you in Jesus Christ.

Journaling: Each evening this week, take a few moments to reflect on your day and write out three ways you responded to circumstances that stood out to you, good or bad.

Worship: Think back on your life and list out some of the significant times God has called you out of comfort and into fruitful obedience. As you go about your week, make time to intentionally thank Him through song, prayer, and praise.