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Titus, like Timothy, is a pastor of a local congregation. It is located on which island?
Paul gives Titus instructions on how to exhort/encourage those in the church. He includes older men, older women, young women, young men, and one other group. Can you name the one other group?
Slaves (bondservants).
See Titus 2:9
What should those who believe in God be careful to do? (3:8,14)
Maintain good works
But as for you, speak the things which are proper for ________ doctrine (2:1)
Cretans were characterized by a proverb of that time. What was it?
'Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, lazy gluttons.'
See Titus 1:12.
What qualification was NOT given for elders? (1:6-9)
A Blameless
B Husband of one wife
C Not soon angry
D Prayerful
E Temperate
What title was given to Zenas? (3:13)
Who was to teach the younger women? (2:3-5)
Older women
For what purpose was Titus left in Crete?
Set in order that which were lacking, appoint elders in every city
Paul gives some 15 qualifications for elders. Give at least five.
Blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful and obedient children, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, hospitable, loving what is good, sober-minded, just, holy, self-controlled, holding fast the faithful word as he has been taught.
See Titus 1:6-9.
Paul gives a description of what all believers were before they were saved. One is that we were foolish. Can you give two more?
Disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. See Titus 3:3.
What does the grace of God teach us? (2:11-12)
To deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, We should live soberly, righteously and godly.
Paul is planning on sending either Artemis or Tychicus to Crete. Upon his arrival, Titus is to join Paul at his winter layover. Where is that?
While believers live soberly, righteously, and godly, for what should they always be looking?
The blessed hope and glorious appearing of their great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
See Titus 2:11-13.
Looking for the _______ hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ (2:13)