May 14, 2023

Titus 2:3-5

Another Mother's Day Gift

1.Who are these Ladies?

A. Crete

Titus 1:12-14

B. "Older" Women

Leviticus 19:32

C. Likewise

D. Reverent

E. Slanderers

Diabolos- “slanderer, or the slanderer better known as the devil” diabolical

1 Timothy 3:11

Leviticus 19:16-18

James 4:11

F. Not Slaves to Much Wine

Ephesians 5:18

2. Teach What is Good

A. What is Good?

Romans 8:28

Romans 12:2

Galatians 6:9

Luke 18:18-19

B. Practical and Good

Galatians 5:22-23

Philippians 4:8

Ephesians 5:22

3. Is that Real?

A. The Word Warns Us

Proverbs 12:17

Hebrews 2:1-4

1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

B. The Genuine Article

Reflection:

1. How does Paul’s instruction help you to understand your role as a woman in God’s mission? Or for men, how can you encourage the women in your life to aspire to God’s desired role for them?

2. For all: How has your mother shaped your life? How do you express your appreciation for her?

Follow UP in the Word through the Week…

Monday:

Read: Titus 1:12-14

What were the characteristics of the Cretans of Paul’s day? What would you say are the characteristics of modern Americans? How much overlap would you say exists just from this description?

Tuesday:

Read: Leviticus 19:16-18

What are the practical directions given in this regarding slander and righting of wrongs in this passage? Have you ever had to utilize these principles with someone else?

Wednesday:

Read: Ephesians 5:18

Why do you think that Paul put drunkenness up against being filled with the Spirit? How does this connect with being a “slave to much wine” for the women in Titus 2?

Thursday:

Read: Galatians 5:22-23

What is the fruit of the Spirit? How do you see this fruit in your life and the life of others?

Friday:

Read: Proverbs 12:17

Describe the need for evidence in this Proverb. How important is our Christian life lived out before others today?

Saturday:

Read: Hebrews 2:1-4

What is important to pay attention to according to these verses? What is the source of that material?