TITUS
OVERVIEW:
If you were building a church from square one, what would you make sure to include into the architectural schematics and blue prints? What are the top priorities you’d consider constructing? This series aims to examine the framework and central supporting structures that make up a good church. Jesus has promised to build His church, and he has laid out a blueprint for us to follow. According to Paul’s letter to a young pastor Titus, the church should always include humble leadership, sound doctrine, godly living, all sourced from the Holy Spirit through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our goal is to believe the gospel, preach the gospel, and live out the gospel in everything we do as a fellowship of believers zealous for good works. So join us as we dive into examining what makes up a Christ centered church.
The Gospel on The Titus Trail
"Is your life different? Do people recognize that theres something different in your life beyond just the stuff everybody talk about? Everyone loves sharing about whatever hobby it is, but how often do any of those conversations get back to the most important message in the face of the planet? The person of Jesus Christ, that has rescued you from your sins, and has given you eternal life.
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- Jun 18, 2023The Gospel on The Titus Trail
The Gospel on The Titus Trail"Is your life different? Do people recognize that theres something different in your life beyond just the stuff everybody talk about? Everyone loves sharing about whatever hobby it is, but how often do any of those conversations get back to the most important message in the face of the planet? The person of Jesus Christ, that has rescued you from your sins, and has given you eternal life.
- Jun 11, 2023Blueprints of a Church Family Part 2
Blueprints of a Church Family Part 2
"Setting your mind on the things of God, that allows the things of God to be what controls our bodies. Therefore we employ in our life and in our lifestyles a set of practices, and disciplines, and habits to set our mind in the Spirit and not on the flesh." - Jun 4, 2023Blueprints of a Church Family
Blueprints of a Church Family
"Essentially, faith, belief, doctrine, good works, and godliness, are not separated, but they are connected, and they are united by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit enables and illuminates your understanding to grow in your knowledge of God your Savior." - May 28, 2023The Gospel and The Church
The Gospel and The Church
Sunday May 28, 2023
“The Gospel and the Church”
Titus 2:11-14
Paul and Titus:
- What We Believe: The Gospel
- The Church: Godly Leaders
- The Church: Godly Leaders Protect the Flock
SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS
- Read Titus as an individual or group
- What is your purpose in life? What is God’s grand purpose for His church? How does your purpose contribute to God’s purpose?
- In two or three sentences, what is the “common faith” shared by Paul, Titus, and us?
- If an elder is ultimately accountable to God, how does he also serve people? How do people benefit if their elder is obedient to God? How is a leader’s accountability to God evaluated and enforced?
- What is the connection between confrontation and reconciliation? Have you known a person who could do both? What kinds of words, actions, steps, and measures are used in each case?
- Why is adding anything to the gospel of Jesus Christ, in effect, actually removing Christ from the gospel?
Sunday June 4, 2023
“Blueprints of a Church Family”
Titus 2:1-10
Intro: Blueprints for the House (Gospel Empowered Living) – Titus 2:11-14
Exposition: The Family Living in the House/Church (2-10)
1. Older Men
2. Older Women
3. Younger Women
4. Younger Men (and Titus)
5. Bondservants
Conclusion: Adorn the Doctrine (10)
SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS
1. Read Titus 2 as an individual or group.
2. Discuss the blueprint of a church. Why do you think it’s important to have space in the floor plan for both sound doctrine, gospel, and faith and for good works, godliness, and holiness? Why is it crucial that we don’t separate or isolate the groups?
3. Who unites faith and works and brings them together in our lives?
4. Go through each group in the family of the church. What stands out to you in each group? And why do you think Paul chose to list those particular characteristics for that group?
Sunday June 11, 2023
“Blueprints of a Church Family Part 2”
Titus 2:1-14
Intro: Blueprints for the House (Gospel Empowered Living) – Titus 2:11-14
Exposition: The Family Living in the House/Church (2-10)
1. Younger Men (and Titus)
2. Bondservants
Conclusion: What are the blueprints of a good healthy church?
A good church family
Doctrine. → Head = Know.
Holy Spirit → Heart = Grow.
Good works → Hands = Serve.
A good church culture
What? → Godliness.
Why? → Gospel.
How? → Spirit.
SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS
1. Explain the gospel only using Titus 2:11-14.
2. Why is “self-control” emphasized so much in Titus 2 and what does it mean to be “self-controlled?” (It is mentioned 4 or 5 times in chapter two depending on how you want to define the admonition.)
3. How have you seen the harmony between a “head, heart, and hands” culture in a good church?
4. What do you have in a church if only one out of the three concepts is emphasized? (head, heart, hands / know, grow, serve / doctrine, spirit, works / Father, Son, Spirit )
5. How do we handle topics like Paul addressing “bondservants” in the church? How would you answer people who raise objections to this and say that the Bible supports slavery?
Sunday June 18, 2023
“The Gospel on the Titus Trail”
Titus 2:15-3:15
Home Defense / Protect this House (Titus 2:15-3:2, 3:9-15, 1:9-16)
Power Is From the Gospel: The Titus TRAIL Guide
1. T respass (Titus 3:3)
2. R escue (Titus 3:4-5a)
3. A live (Titus 3:5b-6)
4. I nherit (Titus 3:7)
5. L ife (Titus 3:7-8)
SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS
1. Why do you think Paul gives so much instruction and attention to protecting the house of God from false teachers? What other passages speak into this and how does this change the way we look at church today?
2. Go through each trail marker of the Titus trail and write out some deeper supporting statements and bible verses. Fill out your trail guide and put it somewhere you can use it or copy it in the back of your Bible. In the white space below Titus if you write in your Bible.
3. What steps or ways can you take to meditate on the gospel in order to share it with others more freely? When was the last time you shared the gospel with someone?
4. What’s your one take away from this Titus series?
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