Titus / week 6
- Chip Ingram and 2UC Women's
- Aug 31, 2017
- 2 min read
Watch session 6 at RightNow Media
Read Titus 3:1-2 and answer the following questions for class.
How would you describe the reputation of Christianity in your culture?
In what ways is it represented positively? How is it represented negatively?
What would it take to change the reputation of Christ in your community?
What are the six “reminders” Paul lists in verses 1–2?
Which of these do you find most difficult to live out? Why?
In your experience, how have the Christians you know tended to act towards this kind of authority?
Is their behavior reflective of Paul’s words to Titus? Why or why not?
How have you seen Christians live in ways that reflect the teachings in these passages?
In contrast, how have you seen Christians live in ways that depart from these teachings?
What impact has their behavior had on the reputation of Christ?
In what ways is your life characterized by an “eagerness” to do what is good? How would you like to grow in this attribute?
When you think about your immediate context (neighborhood, workplace, city, etc.), what needs exist that you could address? How could you begin to live with a greater eagerness to do good where God has placed you?
How do you typically speak about others? In what ways do Paul’s words convict you to change your patterns of speech?
What are some concrete examples of ways in which you yield your rights for the sake of others?
What are some ways in which you are prone to quarreling? How could you pursue a more “gentle” way of living?
What difference would this kind of living make in your community (neighborhood, workplace, city, etc.)?
Live it Out
Prayer: Pick a place where you spend a good amount of time on a normal basis (neighborhood, workplace, gym, etc.) and ask God to give you opportunities there this week to influence people with the good news of Jesus.
Resolve: Choose one of the six commands from the passage and ask God to help you obey it in a more faithful manner.
Serve: Identify a practical need in your neighborhood or workplace and use the gifts God has given you to serve that specific need for the sake of the gospel.
Seek Forgiveness: If you have contributed to quarrelling or division, seek out those harmed by your actions and ask for their forgiveness this week.
Speak: Pay attention to the way you speak this week and guard yourself against divisive and hurtful speech. Instead, make it a point to praise, encourage, and serve others in the way you speak to them throughout your week.
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