Titus 2 - 8.18.25

Scripture

‭‭Titus‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us.”

Observation

In this chapter, Paul writes Titus and outlines instructions for him towards different groups within the church. He writes how older men and women should be mentoring the younger men and women, and how they should be conducting themselves in a way that honors God and brings no shame to His name. Paul encourages Titus of the importance of teaching and living according to a sound doctrine, which is inseparable from a godly lifestyle.

Application

Spiritual Growth Requires Discipleship.

There must be a reason our church pushes joining Small Groups and being discipled. 🤔Probably because they are proven to be effective and essential in growing in our relationship with Jesus and maturing in our faith! After all, look at how Jesus took those “twelve misfits”, (some fishermen and some tax collectors), and turned them into His disciples…disciples who would radically change the world! It started with basically a “Small Group” of men. Jesus taught them God’s Word. Jesus not only talked the talk, but he walked the walk, as He led by example. He showed His disciples how to serve and love others as they served alongside Him in ministry. As the disciples grew in their faith, Jesus then entrusted each of them to “break off” and form small groups of their own, repeating the discipleship process that they were taught and shown by Jesus Himself; thus, fulfilling Jesus’ Commission of Multiplying Christ Followers Everywhere-(Matthew 28:18-20).

It doesn’t matter what age you are when joining a Small Group either, as long as you all have the same goal which should be to grow and mature in your faith and walk with God as you do life together. Older believers bring wisdom to the table to share with the younger ones. Younger believers bring an excitement and passion that can re-motivate older believers to keep going. It’s like a saying I heard when it comes to Small Groups:

“Older believers stabilize. Younger believers energize.”

So what’s stopping you from being part of a Small Group? If you truly want to grow in your faith and walk with God, I encourage you to be part of a group of people who strive for the same thing. Be part of something bigger than ourselves. Be part of a group who will encourage you and pray for you and who will want to see you grow in your faith as you do life alongside one another. Join a Small Group today! (Click link below.)👇

https://www.desertstreams.com/small-groups

“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.” -Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭24‬-‭25‬

Prayer

Father God, I pray and ask your blessing over each and every Small Group that is meeting. May they grow in their relationships with one another, but most importantly grow in their relationship with You. Thank You for blessing each of us with different talents and gifts. May we use them to help sharpen each other. I also pray for those who may not be a part of a group, or who are on the fence on joining one. Holy Spirit, give them that nudge to want to be part of something bigger, to know that life is not meant to be lived alone. May You bring a sense of excitement in building a discipleship culture into our church family. May each person in these groups walk away feeling refreshed, recharged, and re-motivated in their lives. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen. 🙏🏽 

-Moses Gaddi