Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
The reason I left you in Crete …
Summary: Paul’s opening passage to Titus leaves this writer wondering why Paul chose the words he did. We look at four possible reasons and a fifth insight about Paul and his ministry.
Continue reading “Titus 1:5 (a) — Left In Crete”
… and Christ Jesus our Savior.
Summary: What does it mean that Jesus is Christ and Savior? The words have simple meanings that describe things beyond human understanding.
Continue reading “Titus 1:4 (f) — The History of the World”
… from God the Father …
Summary: Before Jesus was born, mankind could only look upon God as … God. Jesus, the Son of God had a different relationship with God than all of mankind. Jesus was his son. When Jesus completed his work here on earth, we were given the gift of being welcomed back into God’s family.
Continue reading “Titus 1:4 (e) — The Gift of our Father”
… and peace …
Summary: We will not see world peace until our world is under the direct rule of our Lord Jesus. Until that time, there will be conflict. Yet, there is a kind of peace that we can have that comes from knowing God.
Continue reading “Titus 1:4 (d) — A Time for Peace”
Grace …
Summary: Grace is one of those words that get lost in the background. The Bible uses the word to describe God’s willingness to give and at the same time, what he is willing to give.
Continue reading “Titus 1:4 (c) — The Value of Grace”
… my true son in our common faith …
Summary: Paul’s reference to Titus as his ”son” in the faith opens up a door to understanding how God sees us spiritually and how we should see each other spiritually.
Continue reading “Titus 1:4 (b) — Family Ties”
To Titus …
Summary: The Bible does not give us much detail about Titus, or anyone else for that matter. The focus of the Bible is on God, which is the way it should be.
Continue reading “Titus 1:4 (a) — Titus Who?”
… entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior …
Summary: Paul uses very specific language in today’s passage. It is a military tone of voice. One that commands obedience rather than reasoning or pleading with someone.
Continue reading “Titus 1:3 (c) — Marching Orders”
… he has brought to light through the preaching …
Summary: The word “preach” means to proclaim. To bring something into the light is to make it visible to others. Preaching God’s Word is to bring the truth of God to light for others to see.
Continue reading “Titus 1:3 (b) — Light”
… in the hope of eternal life …
Summary: The choice we have is not between eternal life and no life. The choice is between eternal life and eternal punishment.
Continue reading “Titus 1:2 (a) Redux — The CHOICE”