Titus / week 2

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Read Titus 1:1-9. Answer the following questions for class

1. Why do you think the introduction to Titus is the longest we have of Paul’s letters? What’s significant about the introduction for the purpose of this letter?

2. How does Paul describe Titus’ purpose in Crete in verse 5?

3. Can you relate to the temptation of skipping over sections like this? What is the danger in overlooking a section like this?

4. What are areas of life where God has given you discipleship opportunities? Where are you able to influence others for the sake of the gospel?

5. According to Chip, what is the fundamental question answered in verses 6–9?

6. Why do you think Paul draws such a close connection between a person’s home life and leadership in a local church?

7. Which of the characteristics in Paul’s list stood out to you the most? Why?

8. If this list is ultimately aimed at the content of our hearts, how does that truth change the way you view the qualifications Paul lists?

9. If we are “a product of what we put into our mind,” as Chip said, how should that inform the way you approach certain areas of your life such as entertainment, work, future plans?

10. Who has been the best model of a leader in your own life?

11. What made their leadership especially effective?

12. If these qualifications ultimately describe a life of integrity and Christ-likeness for all Christians, where do you see an opportunity to grow the most personally?

13. What practically could you do differently this week to grow in faithfulness to your family, emotional maturity, and devotion to God’s Word?

Live it Out

Prayer: Ask God to open your eyes to the leadership opportunities in your life and look for ways to demonstrate a life of integrity within them.

Study: Identify 2–3 topics in Christianity you would like to learn more about, ask around for helpful resources, and begin studying the topics to deepen your understanding of your faith.

Forgive: If you have suffered under bad leadership in the past, commit yourself to forgiving those who were involved and ask God to free you from any bitterness you may have experienced as a result.

Encourage: If you belong to a church with consistent, godly leaders, make a point this week to thank them for their faithful leadership and share how it has encouraged you in your faith.

List: Make a list of the characteristics Paul introduces in this passage, select 1–2 that represent areas you could improve in your witness, and begin to intentionally incorporate them into the places where God has given you influence.