Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions …
Summary: Matthew chapter four recounts the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. He is sent into the wilderness without food for forty days and nights. What happens next are a series of questions Satan poses to Jesus. These questions help us understand what godly behavior looks like.
Continue reading “Titus 2:12 (a) — Saying “No””
… so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive.
Summary: Marketing is an essential part of any business. A product must be attractive if people are to buy it. God’s appearance to people is seen in how believers act.
Continue reading “Titus 2:10 (c) — Lighthouse”
Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything …
Summary: Slavery is a volatile topic, yet it is an important illustration in Christian life.
Continue reading “Titus 2:9 (a) Part I — Duality”
… so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.
Summary: The concept of living what you teach is called integrity. Paul wants those who teach the Word to live to a standard so high that no one can speak ill of them.
Continue reading “Titus 2:8 (b) — Dastardly and Deadly”
In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned …
Summary: After a short rant about languages and their idiosyncrasies we discuss the component ideas that Paul used to convey the idea of ‘integrity in teaching.’
Continue reading “Titus 2:7 (c) – 2:8 (a) — Anti-Babble”
In everything set them an example … by doing what is good.
Summary: Today we look at a shift if Paul’s writing; he tells Titus what to be. Telling Titus to be a person who does good leaves us with the question of what does God mean by “good?”
Continue reading “Titus 2:7 (b) — Knife’s Edge”
In everything set them an example …
Summary: Setting an example in “everything” covers a lot of ground. In fact, it covers all of the ground.
Continue reading “Titus 2:7 (a) — No Privacy”
Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled.
Summary: Young men have their challenges. Separating the spirit from the flesh helps gain perspective on things like cars and testosterone.
Continue reading “Titus 2:6 — Big Block”
Then they can urge the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands … so that no one will malign the word of God.
Summary: How are we to understand the word “malign?” Using two pencils and a string, we can make a picture that illustrates both aligned and maligned.
Continue reading “Titus 2:5 (f) — Strung Out”
Then they can urge the younger women… to be … subject to their husbands …
Summary: Paul’s message in this passage is not to the people of the world. It is to the believer. It is the path to greatness for mother and child alike.
Continue reading “Titus 2:5 (e) — The Path to Greatness”