Ministry Looks Like You! Pt.6
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Be A Model To Follow
Be A Model To Follow
1 This letter is from Paul, a slave of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ. I have been sent to proclaim faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives.
2 This truth gives them confidence that they have eternal life, which God—who does not lie—promised them before the world began.
3 And now at just the right time he has revealed this message, which we announce to everyone. It is by the command of God our Savior that I have been entrusted with this work for him.
Paul points out two very important things that He is: Slave of God and an Apostle of Jesus Christ.
Like Paul we are sent to proclaim faith! To God’s Chosen. We are also to teach them to know the truth on how to live Godly lives.
2 - What Truth? The truth that we learn and know. From Sermons , Bible Studies, Podcast, Radio Programs, Videos, etc… The truth is the gospel message of salvation in Christ alone.
19 God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?
Crete’s were notorious liars and so Paul reminds them that the God they serve is not like them. He is not like any man. He can only tell truth because He is Truth.
3 - He sends a heralding across to them that God has called me to share this with you all! His approval comes from God! He doesn’t need mans approval. Stop waiting for mans approval to preach the goodness. You are already expected to do so.
4 I am writing to Titus, my true son in the faith that we share. May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior give you grace and peace.
5 I left you on the island of Crete so you could complete our work there and appoint elders in each town as I instructed you.
6 An elder must live a blameless life. He must be faithful to his wife, and his children must be believers who don’t have a reputation for being wild or rebellious.
7 A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must live a blameless life. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered; he must not be a heavy drinker, violent, or dishonest with money.
8 Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life.
9 He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.
4 - Paul address Titus now who is a true son in the faith. He sends a blessing over Titus.
We talked before about all those claiming to be sons in the faith. Be careful who you allow in your ear. Watch closely those professing to be something they are not.
5 - Paul left Titus on the island with an assignment because he trusted him. Can God trust you?
Tell the story of how Pastor appointed you a Pastor.
6 - Doesn’t mean he must be perfect. It means to be unaccusable - not subject to, deserving, or worthy of a charge or wrongdoing. Guiltless. Only have one wife at a time. Remember your talking about a culture where men had women as property.
In that culture whatever the father did set the determined the families direction. Father a follower of Christ. Whole hose became followers of Christ. This is in direct relation to the kids.
7 - Pastor’s are managers of God’s house and that congregation. Weak Home life. Weak Church life.
7-9 - look for these things in a leaders life as well as your own life. 5 things not to be. 7 things to be.
10 For there are many rebellious people who engage in useless talk and deceive others. This is especially true of those who insist on circumcision for salvation.
11 They must be silenced, because they are turning whole families away from the truth by their false teaching. And they do it only for money.
12 Even one of their own men, a prophet from Crete, has said about them, “The people of Crete are all liars, cruel animals, and lazy gluttons.”
13 This is true. So reprimand them sternly to make them strong in the faith.
14 They must stop listening to Jewish myths and the commands of people who have turned away from the truth.
15 Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted.
16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing anything good.
Ok this whole section is looking at false teachers. They were called judiazers - The word Judaizer comes from a Greek verb meaning “to live according to Jewish customs.”
Judiazer taught that, in order for a Christian to truly be right with God, he must conform to the Mosaic Law. Circumcision, especially, was promoted as necessary for salvation. Gentiles had to become Jewish proselytes first, and thenthey could come to Christ. The doctrine of the Judiazers was a mixture of grace (through Christ) and works (through the keeping of the Law). This false doctrine was dealt with in Acts 15 and strongly condemned in the book of Galatians.
1 As for you, Titus, promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching.
2 Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience.
3 Similarly, teach the older women to live in a way that honors God. They must not slander others or be heavy drinkers. Instead, they should teach others what is good.
4 These older women must train the younger women to love their husbands and their children,
5 to live wisely and be pure, to work in their homes, to do good, and to be submissive to their husbands. Then they will not bring shame on the word of God.
6 In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely.
1 - Be the example, we are to always be the example of what a believer should be.
Now Paul gives the instruction of what to teach to the congregations.
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22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
7 And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.
8 Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us.
the reminder again which signifies the importance of the expectations. Remember, God never puts more on you then you can bear.
13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.
9 Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back
10 or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.
11 For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people.
12 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God,
13 while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.
14 He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.
15 You must teach these things and encourage the believers to do them. You have the authority to correct them when necessary, so don’t let anyone disregard what you say.
9 -11 - You must set the example for your employers to follow. By being the example that your employers want modeled.
12 - 2 things God expects us to turn from and 3 things He wants us to add to our lives.
13-14 - Today we here as a body of believers but tomorrow we might not be.
Today we have an opportunity to witness to someone and show the love of Christ. Tomorrow we might not be able too.
15 - Teach these truths you have learned and help bring understanding to those who have no full knowledge of it!
Now show them how to do a proper study.
1 Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good.
2 They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone.
3 Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other.
4 But—When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love,
5 he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.
1-2 - What should we do as followers of Christ.
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3 - What were we?
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4-5 - But what happened.
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6 He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.
7 Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.
8 This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.
9 Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time.
10 If people are causing divisions among you, give a first and second warning. After that, have nothing more to do with them.
11 For people like that have turned away from the truth, and their own sins condemn them.
6 - What did He do.
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7-8 - What are these and why do we care.
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9-11 - What should we do.
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12-15 - Is salutations and closing thoughts.
12 - Who can we expect to see soon?
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What does Paul want Titus to do?
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13-14 - What must Titus do with who?
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We must learn to do what.
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