Passage: Titus 2:11-15

Point One:

God's grace is for all and for living.

Passage: Titus 2:9-10

Point One:

Your position always has purpose

Passage: Titus 2:1-8

Point One:

Christ creates if leaders cultivate

Exhortation:

Learn the people, know the spirit leading the church.

Passage: Titus 1:10-16

Point One:

Recognize false teachers who distort God's Word (vv. 10, 12)

Point Two:

Rebuke false teachers who damage the church (vv. 11, 13-14)

Point Three:

Respond by displaying the gospel in word and deed (vv. 15-16)

Text: Titus 1:5-16

Main Point:

God is the Paragon.

Reflection Question:

What has this text changed about your understanding of who an elder/overseer is?

Text: Titus 1:1-4

Main Point:

God isn't the liar.

Exhortation:

What you trust more than God requires repentant action now.

Text: Ruth 4:13-22

Main Point:

God has included your life in His plans now and in His plans for coming generations.

Exhortation:

Take heart! Following God's way of living is the most worthwhile way to spend your life.

Text: Ruth 4:1-12

Point One:

Mr. So-and-So refused redemption out of personal convenience. (vv.1-6)

Point Two:

Boaz pursued redemption out of humble obedience. (vv.7-10)

Point Three:

The Lord accomplished redemption through convenant faithfulness. (vv.11-12)