Gospel-Matching Behavior for Leaders (Titus 2:7-8)

“Yourself” is the next category in Titus 2:2-10, and it refers to Titus. Titus was to show himself to be an example of good works in every way (2:7-8). He was to "teach what accords with sound doctrine" (2:1). He was to behave in a way that matched the Gospel as a model to follow. … Continue reading Gospel-Matching Behavior for Leaders (Titus 2:7-8) →

Sermon Intro – Grace and Glory (Titus 2:11-14)

Last week, we studied Titus 2:1-10. There we studied “Behavior that Matches the Good News of Jesus Christ.” Titus was called to teach the believers on Crete the kind of behavior that matches the Good News of Jesus Christ (2:1). We studied the kind of behavior that is consistent with the Good News (2:2-10). We … Continue reading Sermon Intro – Grace and Glory (Titus 2:11-14) →

Gospel-Matching Behavior for Women (Titus 2:3-5)

The posts this week have been focusing on Titus 2:1-10. Paul told Titus to "teach what accords with sound doctrine" (2:1). Titus was to teach the churches of Crete to live in a way that is consistent with the Good News of Jesus. What kind of behavior matches the Good News? What kind of behavior … Continue reading Gospel-Matching Behavior for Women (Titus 2:3-5) →

Gospel-Matching Behavior for Men

In this series of posts we have been looking at Titus 2:1-10. You can find links to the other posts in this series below. Paul has instructed Titus to teach behavior that is consistent with the Good News of Jesus (Titus 2:1). The kind of behavior that is appropriate for believers in Jesus is a … Continue reading Gospel-Matching Behavior for Men →

Teaching Gospel-Matching Behavior

Titus 2:1 begins with a strong contrast. Literally, the verse begins, “But you…” Paul was calling Titus to be different than the false teachers that opposed him on Crete. The closing charge against these false teachers is that “they profess to know God, but they deny him by their works” (Titus 2:1). They acted in … Continue reading Teaching Gospel-Matching Behavior →

Jesus Smashed Satan’s Head

My five year old daughter gave me this painting. Here is how she explained it to me: In the bottom right, the orange and red is Jesus dying on the cross. At the top, that is a dragon, which is actually Satan. His head is red because Jesus smashed Satan's head at the cross. "I … Continue reading Jesus Smashed Satan’s Head →

May We Not Be Self-Willed

Father, As I continue to meditate on Titus 1:6-9, I pray that we would not be arrogant. May we not be self-willed. Bend our will to Your will in all things. Conform our wills to be like the Lord Jesus; in His agony He prayed, "Not as I will, but as you will." Amen (Titus … Continue reading May We Not Be Self-Willed →

Sermon Excerpt – Behavior that Matches the Gospel (Titus 2:1-10)

Brothers and sisters in Christ, we belong to Jesus. This is not the case because of anything we have done or can do. This is not true because of who we are in ourselves. This is true only because of what Jesus has done for us. The grace of God has appeared and has brought … Continue reading Sermon Excerpt – Behavior that Matches the Gospel (Titus 2:1-10) →

Good Stuff 11/20/2020

Here are some resources I have found helpful this week. I hope they are an encouragement to you. There are also some links to some recent articles from this blog. I hope you have a good weekend! I pray that you have a local church family to gather with this weekend! If God Did It, … Continue reading Good Stuff 11/20/2020 →

A Prayer for Church Leaders – God’s Stewards

Lord, May we remember that we are stewards. We are managers. We are to manage the church. We are to care for and love the church. However, remind us that we are managers of the church; we are not the church's owners. You are the owner of Your church. You have purchased the church with … Continue reading A Prayer for Church Leaders – God’s Stewards →