Titus | Reading Plan + Study QuestionsSample

TITUS 2

BELIEVERS ARE CALLED TO A NEW WAY OF LIFE IN RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL

Paul gives distinct advice for Titus to share with specific ages and genders based on the trends Paul has witnessed and experienced. Titus is to teach older men to remain sober minded, dignified, self-controlled, and steadfast. Titus should encourage the older women to be reverent in their behavior, not drinking too much wine. Instead, they are to teach what is good and invest in the younger generation. Younger women were instructed to love their families and show kindness. Younger men were taught to show integrity and dignity. Although Paul would instruct all believers to behave in faith and love, he has specific advice based on stage of life and circumstances. Paul urges Titus to train believers to be good stewards of whatever has been entrusted to them.

Because of God’s grace, believers are empowered to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions. Instead, they are able to live with self-control and righteousness. The new way of life that Jesus modeled is a pursuit of holiness in response to God’s generosity and forgiveness. Jesus offers hope for all people to be redeemed from lawlessness and made pure.

STUDY QUESTIONS

Why did Paul give different directions to various groups of people? How might these still be applicable today?