Introduction:
How We Can Make a Difference:
(Titus 3:1-8)
- By taking our Christian Duties Seriously . (Titus 3:1-2)
Luke 6:35 - "But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for He is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your heavenly Father is merciful."
- By choosing to remember What Christ Has Done for Us . (Titus 3:3-7)
- By Devoting Ourselves to Putting Others First . (Titus 3:8)
Ephesians 2:10 - For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
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Small Group Discussion
Read Titus 3:1-8
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
What are the seven Christian duties that Paul lists in Titus 3:1-2? Which of these characteristics do you need to work on/grow into the most?
Why does Paul take the time to preach the gospel message in between his teachings about good works (Titus 3:3-7)? Why is it so important to preach the gospel message to yourself on a daily basis and remember where you came from?
What does it look like to devote yourself to good works (Titus 3:8)? Who and how is the Lord calling you to serve right now?
Why is it so encouraging and empowering to know that the Lord has prepared good works for us to carry out and specific people to bless (Eph. 2:10)?
Breakout
Pray for one another.