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Christmas Eve – December 24, 2025; May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. This is the most wonderful time of the year, or so we are told by Johnny Mathis and others.  It really is though, even if the turkey didn't thaw out in time, the kids are hyped up on sugar and dreams of Santa Claus, and the in-laws are about to send you to a therapist's couch.  Yet sometimes when we think about Christmas, we get caught up in the Hallmark version of it – the lights, the carols, the cookies, and the gifts, that when we hear the story of that first Christmas, whether here at church or from Linus in A Charlie Brown Christmas, it seems so far away from who we are that we lose sight of what it means for us.  But the thing is, this story isn't as foreign to our lived reality as we sometimes make it – and that knowledge helps us to see something we need to know now.  The author of Luke, from where Linus and we get the birth story we usually hear on Christmas Eve, sets the scene for us in the midst of human history – it was when a certain ruler was in charge and had commanded a census of “all the world.” Now, just for context, things were difficult in those days – they were indeed a people who walked in darkness (though the prophet Isaiah was speaking about an earlier time).  The empire's taxes were hard, and most labored for their own food.  Poverty was crushing most of the people, while a small elite profited off of them and lived lavishly.  And there was political unrest caused by an appointed ruler, Herod, a larger than life sort, who the people  viewed with suspicion because of his ties to the empire.  This is the setting into which God chooses to enter, and there is a lot we can all resonate with in it to be sure – but more on that later. Back to the story itself – this census moves Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem, a journey of nearly 100 miles (with no trains, planes, or automobiles to get them there).  It also likely meant a lot of others were making similar journeys, so as the song goes – there may be No Place Like Home for the holidays, but the traffic really is terrific!  And then there is the problem of trying to find places to stay along the way.  I have to wonder if Joseph and Mary made their place in Nazareth an Air B&B, given all the folks traveling in the opposite direction. At any rate, all that travel must sound familiar to a lot of folks today who stood in long TSA lines, navigated bumper to bumper traffic, or was trying to figure out where to put everybody who made it home for the holidays.  Add to all of that is the fact that Mary is very pregnant!  Lordy – that's gotta be a tough trip. So, back to our Holy Family – they get to Bethlehem, and there is “no room for them in the inn.” Now, that may mean Joe forgot to make reservations (you know that meant a big argument later – right?).  But it wasn't like they had to go to a barn somewhere on the property.  Likely, because other guests already took over the host family's guest rooms, it was sort of like telling them they had to sleep on the old lumpy sofa in the unfinished basement. Homes in those days had a lower level where animals were brought in for the night and in cold weather.  That is where the host family had to send Mary and Joseph.  If you can imagine that for a moment – it means the house was filled with people – all there for the census taking one supposes.  That is a made for  Hallmark crazy time moment for sure, that many of you here likely know far too well.  And for this couple, who already had a lot going on, sleeping among the animals may have been the most peaceful part of their days – a respite from upstairs where perhaps Joe's crazy Uncle Roy was getting into it with Grandma Lucy, who had a bit too much eggnog.  At least the animals aren't likely to break out into a fight over politics.  From the animals point of view though, this was a nightmare. I mean, first this couple comes down, takes over two of their beds of hay, and dang it – then they have a baby (what a noisy mess) and worse – they put that little human on their food in their manger – yuk!  The animals were probably like – What the heck!  And as for the birth, you know that was crazy time at the OK Corral.  Women upstairs likely came down to help, making things a bit crowded; and birth scenes, even for the virtuous like Mary, are typically not quiet events, despite what the hymn says.  Giving birth then, and even today is joyous and noisy.  Sadly, it is also dangerous – for both the mother and the child.  And after all that – shepherds arrive to tell them that angels appeared in the sky and confirming what the angel had said to Mary at the beginning of this journey.  No wonder she pondered it all in her heart – before nodding off for a much needed nap. What a wild family story this probably became over the years, right?  I mean, can you imagine on the 10th Christmas, somebody saying – Hey Joe and Mary, remember that crazy year of the census?  And them saying back “Lordy what a time that was” as Joe grabs another eggnog and Mary chases Jesus and his siblings away from the presents. Seriously though – that was the Luke story.  Filled with very human stress, joy, and a bit of craziness – and all wrapped up in love.  The Matthew story was much less chaotic, but far more dangerous.  Mary was pregnant, but she and Joseph were engaged, not married – which in those days, and in some parts of the world today – means danger for Mary and her unborn child.  In a dream, Joseph is told by an angel not to discard her, but to marry her as planned.  After the baby is born, a few wise people from the East come to their house (with very impractical and odd gifts).  Then, Joseph has another dream where an angel tells him that King Herod is out to kill Jesus.  So ,the Holy Family become refugees.  They flee the danger in their homeland, cross over the border into Egypt, and stay there until Herod dies.  Thankfully for most, this story in Matthew is not as familiar to their Christmas gatherings as the one in the Gospel of Luke.  But it is to many in this country now, who fled from danger in their home countries, often with children and just the clothes on their backs, to come here for safety.  To them, this flight to Egypt is very familiar. So, if we really take in the story we celebrate tonight we may just find a place for ourselves in its familiarity.  Sure, we don't ride donkeys generally (although how cool would that be – well, except not from the donkey's perspective, I suppose).  We don't trudge for miles on all dirt roads (even if in NJ it feels that way), have farm animals on the first floor of our house, or have to travel for our government census (they kinda frown on that). And we don't typically see choirs of angels singing, have shepherds coming over with strange news, people bearing odd gifts knocking on our door, or an awe inspiring astrological phenomenon shining in the sky above (which I can guarantee meant that it was cloudy over New Jersey that first Christmas night, as it always is when there is something cool to see).   No, we don't have any of that on our Christmas to do or see list, but then again, it is not those things that matter anyway.  What makes this birth we celebrate so important to remember is the rest of it.  God chose to enter into the world through relationships of love – the love of parents for their newborn child, of a young couple starting their life together, of family, friends, and neighbors gathering in likely too small a space but somehow making it work.  This birth, that changed the world forever, begins among family relationships that are messy and wonderful all at the same time, and amid moments when we feel exhausted or lonely even in a crowd (as it must have felt for Mary, Joseph, or the shepherds sometimes). It is in the mundane, the mess, the fear, the joy, the hurt, and the longing – the ever day ordinariness and sometimes craziness of human existence – that God comes – choosing to connect heaven and earth in the form of a vulnerable baby, born to world weary parents, in a humble setting, amid a chaotic family gathering, to a people who walked in darkness.  Today we too are a people who walk in darkness – the deep night of bigotry and hate, oppressive governmental leaders, marginalized people, poverty and loneliness, violence and war. And here's the thing, we who live in a land of deep darkness, need to remember most of all this night – Jesus is being born now too, and we have a part to play in that birth.  Long ago, God chose Mary because God knew she had the courage to say Yes to that call, the faith to trust the Holy Spirit even when things got crazy, and the will to bring Jesus into a world in need.  And God chooses us to do the same now.  You, and you, and you, all you-all, are not spectators this night.  You are a part of the story.  The story that is happening now. You are the one God now calls to bring the light of Christ's love into the darkness.  You are the one that needs to trust the Holy Spirit amid the insanity of this time and place. You may not see angels flying around in the sky, or shepherds knocking at your door in the middle of the night, but you are meant to be a part of this story nonetheless.  You are meant to be Mary – bearers of Christ to those who walk in darkness. We all are. And perhaps Mary's need to ponder all of it in her heart makes a lot more sense to us now.  It is a lot to think about – more than whether the tie you got for your dad was a good idea or not.  Because while the gifts we give at Christmas will someday be put away and forgotten, this gift – to be Mary – to carry Christ's light within us, give birth to his love for the sake of others, nurture him in the world – it is the gift of a lifetime – and the call we all have.  And perhaps like her, we may be wondering: Why me? Why would God come into this crazy world at this time and place? Will I be able to do what God is asking me to do, and will it really matter? And when you need to ponder that, come here among your parish family, where you will be given what you need for your life journey, just as Mary was so long ago.  Remember that when she became pregnant as the Archangel Gabriel told her, she traveled to her cousin Elizabeth, who affirmed her call.  Here is where you too can take a moment from the busy-ness of the world to come among family and be affirmed about your life and in your call. The story of Christmas – of the birth of Jesus – is our story – of God active in our lives and in the world.  It reminds us that mystery and wonder abounds even in chaos, that healing and restoration come with humility and grace, that God's great love appears in the most unexpected ways, and bursts into our ordinary lives to bring freedom and justice for the oppressed, and to proclaim for all to hear that everyone is a beloved child of God – no exceptions.  And perhaps most especially, that God chooses us to help bring this all about. God chooses us to be Mary – bearers of Christ into the world. So let us all have a Mary Christmas!  M-A-R-Y and the other kind too. For then we may one day truly see peace on earth, and good will for all.  Merry Christmas Everyone! For the audio, click below, or subscribe to our iTunes Sermon Podcast by clicking here (also available on Audible): Sermon Podcast https://christchurchepiscopal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Rec-001-Sermon-Christmas_Eve-11pm.m4a The Rev. Diana L. Wilcox Christ Church in Bloomfield & Glen Ridge December 24, 2025 Christmas Eve 1st Reading – Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 2nd Reading – Titus 2:11-14 Gospel – Luke 2:1-20     The post “Ponder This” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

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Being ready for Every Good Work.

Paul instructs Titus to teach sound teachings which is both the grace of God which saves us, and the Christian life that follows and is motivated by God's Grace.

Paul's letter to one he calls his child in the faith whom he trained and worked with as a pastor, overseer, elder with God's people.

January 26, 2025 Today's Reading: Titus 1:1-9Daily Lectionary: Zechariah 2:1-3:10; Luke 10:1-9“He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.” (Titus 1:9)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.You should have a pastor. There's a big list of things he should be. They make him above reproach. The list is a comfort to you. It's terrifying to your pastor because most of us are white-knuckling at least one of those on a good day. It's way easier for him to be a pastor if his life is in order. He has the bandwidth for all the places your life isn't that way. It will be his job to hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. He should have a firm faith and point you to truth, both to point you away from the sin that breaks stuff and to forgive you for when you broke it anyway. It's hard enough to trust your pastor when he has to tell you a law you don't want to hear. It's sometimes impossible when you can see all the places the law makes him a sinner, too. That's the reason for the list of things he should be. It's not that Jesus didn't die for your pastor. It's that sin breaks stuff. And sometimes that gets so distracting it's hard to hear Jesus from him. So Paul tells Titus not only the list of things he should strive to be but also the reason why so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.  Your pastor's job is to point you to Jesus and point you away from the things that just pretend to be Jesus. The idols. The false comforts. The lies of the evil one, the world, and the lies of your own heart. Because for your pastor, just like for you, there are two things we want. We want faithfulness and godliness. And we also want the lies to be true. Both can't stand, so we need Christ in truth and purity. And we need to be called out of everything that is not Christ. So God gives you a pastor to point. We are sinners, all of us. It's all the more reason to hold firm to Jesus. Hear Jesus. Hear the cross. Hear the resurrection. Receive The Sacraments. And there's finally a place where it's alright to be white-knuckling it. Hold fast to Jesus. He is the forgiveness for everywhere everything else is falling apart. He is the hope that exists through all the things that tear down. Let nothing distract from Jesus. Especially not the sins He forgives.  In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Almighty God, You called Titus to the work of pastor and teacher. Make all shepherds of Your flock diligent in preaching Your holy Word so that the whole world may know the immeasurable riches of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.-Rev. Harrison Goodman, content executive for Higher Things.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.What makes a church "good?" Come join the fictional family as they test out eight different churches in their brand-new town and answer this question along the way. Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? by Matthew Richard, now available from Concordia Publishing House.

The twenty third sermon in our series in the book of Luke | 'Jesus: Saviour of the World' Sermon: 'Live Out Your Faith' Series: Luke | 'Jesus - Saviour of the World' Reading: Titus 1:1-9 & Luke 19:11-27 Preacher: Brad Fletcher Recorded 26th January, 2025 S16 E23

January 3, 2024 Today's Reading: Titus 3:4-7Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 63:1-14; Luke 2:21-40But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit. (Titus 3:4-5)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Merry Tenth Day of Christmas!Merry Baptism!You see what God does here?  He's connecting the events of Jesus' birth and your rebirth by water and the Word.  This passage from Titus 3 is typically heard in our Divine Services at Christmas, with the amazingly great Good News that “our God and Savior appeared” in the flesh.  Conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, Christ is our God and Savior who appeared in the flesh and saved us.But here we go again, all this talk of death, at a time we should be celebrating the birth of The Baby. right?!  Why does death keep breaking into our celebration of Jesus' birth?  God answers: “For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.” (Titus 3:3)  Your broken and corrupt human nature is soiled with sin, and “the wages of sin is death.” (Romans 6:23)  Being slaves to our passions and pleasures, we needed a holy and righteous Savior to suffer, die, and rise again.  Christ Jesus was born in order to die (and rise!) for you.  Thus, Christmas and its Twelve Day celebration are full of death and life, birth, rebirth, and resurrection.The birth of Jesus publicly began His work of salvation.  Later, He victoriously cried out, “It is finished,” completing that work for you at the cross.  Now, the forgiveness and salvation that He already purchased and won is delivered to you in Baptism.  You and I don't have works done in righteousness that could ever earn any salvation.  We have no perfection like the Christ Child.  We desperately needed the very work He did: “But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.” (Titus 3:4-5)So you see, Jesus' death is  the connecting link between His birth and your (re-)birth – “the washing of regeneration and renewal.”  He did this – for you – to join you to Him through the miracle and happy gift of Baptism.  So Baptism and Christmas aren't such an unusual pair after all.  Merry Baptism!  In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Water, blood, and Spirit crying   By their witness testifyingTo the One whose death defying   Life has come, with life for all.Spirit, water, blood entreating,  Working faith and its completingIn the One whose death-defeating  Life has come, with life for all.  (LSB 597:1,5)-Pastor Richard Heinz is pastor at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lowell, IN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, Ky.Study Christ's words on the cross to see how you can show more Christlike grace in your life. Perfect for group or individual study, each chapter has a Q&A at the end, and the back of the book includes a leader guide. Available now from Concordia Publishing House.

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Midnight Mass 1st Reading: Isaiah 9:1-6 Responsorial: Psalm 96 2nd Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Gospel: Luke 2:1-14

Saved by the grace of God in Jesus Christ and the works that follow.

Instructions for sound teaching and living as followers of Jesus Christ.

Paul writes to this young Pastor to encourage him to stay faithful to God's Word and be aware of wrong teachings and teachers.

Vespers I, Evening Prayer for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, January 8th, 2023.Most dioceses celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord on the last Sunday of Christmas. However, some dioceses still celebrate it on 1/6. We are posting this early for them. Thanks for praying with us, for inquiries, requests, feedback, please email singthehours@gmail.com. To support this work, visit www.patreon.com/singthehours. Or venmo @singthehours for direct contributions. Deus in Adjutorium – "O God come to my assistance" Hymn: "Hostis, Herodes impie," Caelius Sedulius (5th century), English: Why Impious Herod Vainly Fear, John Mason Neale (18th century) Psalm 110v1-5, 7 (Gregorian tone 3) Psalm 112 (Gregorian tone 5) Canticle: Revelation 15v3-4 (Gregorian tonus peregrinus) Reading: Titus 3v4-5 Responsory: All peoples will be blessed in him, men and women of every race. Magnificat (Latin, Gregorian tone 8, simple, Nova Vulgata) Intercessions Pater Noster (English, simple chant) Concluding Prayers Dominus Nos Benedicat – "May the Lord bless us" Alma Redemptoris Mater (Bl. Hermann Contractus) The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 1st Reading: Isaiah 9:1-6 Responsorial: Psalm 96 2nd Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Gospel: Luke 2:1-14

The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) 1st Reading: Isaiah 9:1-6 Responsorial: Psalm 96 2nd Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Gospel: Luke 2:1-14

COLLECT Loving God, your light shone in the stable of Bethlehem: draw us to worship the Child in the manger, and use us to tell the story of his love to the world; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen READING Isaiah 9: 2-7 2 The people who walk in darkness will see a bright light. The light will shine on those who live in the land of death's shadow. 3 You will expand the nation and increase its happiness. It will be happy in your presence like those who celebrate the harvest or rejoice when dividing loot. 4 You will break the yoke  that burdens them, the bar that is across their shoulders, and the stick used by their oppressor, as you did in the battle against Midian. 5 Every warrior's boot marching to the sound of battle and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel in the fire. 6 A child will be born for us. A son will be given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. He will be named: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His government and peace will have unlimited growth. He will establish David's throne and kingdom. He will uphold it with justice and righteousness now and forever. The Lord of Armies is determined to do this! READING Titus 2: 11-14 11 After all, God's saving kindness  has appeared for the benefit of all people. 12 It trains us to avoid ungodly lives filled with worldly desires so that we can live self-controlled, moral, and godly lives in this present world. 13 At the same time we can expect what we hope for—the appearance of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ. 14 He gave himself for us to set us free from every sin and to cleanse us so that we can be his special people who are enthusiastic about doing good things. GOSPEL according to Luke 2: 1-20 8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see--I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11 to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger." 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favours!" 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." PRAYER for Africa God, refresh Africa and all the world, Protect and grow our children. Convict with justice and truth, all our leaders And fill all hearts with your peace. For Jesus Christ sake. Amen. BENEDICTION & COMMISSIONING/SENDING Go now, glorifying, and praising God for all you have heard and seen. Renounce ungodly living and unworthy desires, and take control of your life with godliness and honour. And may the God of grace increase your joy. May Christ Jesus be born as Saviour within you. And may the Spirit, the Wonderful Counsellor, make the good news known to you and through you.

Thank you to Ed, Jon, Dianne, and Don for being part of the video. It is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bYEJjF-J9Ts Songs from this service: King of Kings - https://youtu.be/Of5IcFWiEpg -- In Christ Alone - https://youtu.be/RY4CW5pte98 -- In Loving-Kindness, Jesus Came - https://youtu.be/Yi5UlpqUjzA -- The River - https://youtu.be/5tD0I4GrBF0 -- He Saw It All - https://youtu.be/p9ids-1Xq5E Scriptures from this service: Communion - Matthew 5:37 (NRSV); Ephesians 4:25; 1 Timothy 4:12; 2 Corinthians 1:19-20. Reading: Titus 3:3-8 (NIV). Sermon: Galatians 5:22; Titus 3:3-5; 3:3-6; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Acts 17:26; Titus 1:1; 1:1-2; 1:3; 1:4; 1:5; 1:6-8; 1:9; 1:10; 1:11; 1:12-13; 1:14-16; 2:1-2; 2:3; 3:1-2; 3:3-5; 3:5-7; 3:8-9; 3:10; 3:12-14; 3:15. Photo by Randalyn Hill on Unsplash

Paul encourages the young pastor Titus.

Welcome to Daily SOAP from New Hope! Today's Reading: Titus 3 - January 29, 2022 - Read Here: https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/TIT.3.NIV . . . . . Our staff and leadership employ what's called the “S.O.A.P. Method”. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. Each day, we read one or two chapters of Scripture and focus on one particular verse. We make some observations about how that verse touches us, discern how it applies to our lives, and offer a prayer related to what we have read. - Rev. Dr. Vicki Harrison -- Donate via PayPal to support the podcasts and the Technical Arts Ministry of New Hope! https://goo.gl/o2a9oU Subscribe at: http://www.findnewhope.com/soap (813) 689-4161 keywords: devotional, bible study

Welcome to Daily SOAP from New Hope! Today's Reading: Titus 2 - January 28, 2022 - Read Here: https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/TIT.2.NIV . . . . . Our staff and leadership employ what's called the “S.O.A.P. Method”. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. Each day, we read one or two chapters of Scripture and focus on one particular verse. We make some observations about how that verse touches us, discern how it applies to our lives, and offer a prayer related to what we have read. - Rev. Dr. Vicki Harrison -- Donate via PayPal to support the podcasts and the Technical Arts Ministry of New Hope! https://goo.gl/o2a9oU Subscribe at: http://www.findnewhope.com/soap (813) 689-4161 keywords: devotional, bible study

Welcome to Daily SOAP from New Hope! Today's Reading: Titus 1 - January 27, 2022 - Read Here: https://www.bible.com/en-GB/bible/111/TIT.1.NIV . . . . . Our staff and leadership employ what's called the “S.O.A.P. Method”. It stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer. Each day, we read one or two chapters of Scripture and focus on one particular verse. We make some observations about how that verse touches us, discern how it applies to our lives, and offer a prayer related to what we have read. - Rev. Dr. Vicki Harrison -- Donate via PayPal to support the podcasts and the Technical Arts Ministry of New Hope! https://goo.gl/o2a9oU Subscribe at: http://www.findnewhope.com/soap (813) 689-4161 keywords: devotional, bible study

After listening to the Book of Titus, you should be able to 1.) List ten sins of man; 2.) Explain to another person, how man was redeemed and 3.) List the wight commands Paul wrote to Titus. What are your thoughts? Share, Comment and Review today. *****Email: vicki@vickitroupministries.org *****For Speaking to your group email: thewaypod@gmail.com GOD BLESS ALL THE LISTENERS OF THE_WAY_PODCAST. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I'LL SEE YOU FOR SEASON 4 IN 2022! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vickitro/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vickitro/support

Show Notes Contact the Podcast: RWJPodcast@gmail.com or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast  Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.   yearbook.wels.net 2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021  All rights reserved. Newness of Life Devotional Booklet in PDF format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nFfsJJ8Vb-aZThiDeNpReIQlheVJ0JQ7/view?usp=sharing  Growing in the Word course at NPH: https://online.nph.net/growing-in-the-word-student-lessons.html  Or contact Pastor Hagen for your own workbook: pastorhagen@icloud.com Gospel of John videos from St. Stephen's Lutheran Church of Beaver Dam, WI - featuring Pastor Paul Stratman: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkCzVm8cKaTjhcRhxr13na3TEugbO0eQ  Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: pastorhagen@icloud.com or (419) 262-8280  Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com #raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo  Sunday school lessons courtesy of Northwestern Publishing House. Resurrection - Maumee: Family Bible Hour at 10:15 AM, Worship on Sundays at 9 AM & 11 AM 2250 S. Holland Sylvania Rd - Maumee, OH (419) 262-8280

Show Notes Contact the Podcast: RWJPodcast@gmail.com or www.raisedwithjesus.com/podcast  Click here to find a nearby congregation or church home.   yearbook.wels.net 2021 Bible Reading Schedule: https://bit.ly/rwj2021  All rights reserved. Newness of Life Devotional Booklet in PDF format: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nFfsJJ8Vb-aZThiDeNpReIQlheVJ0JQ7/view?usp=sharing  Growing in the Word course at NPH: https://online.nph.net/growing-in-the-word-student-lessons.html  Or contact Pastor Hagen for your own workbook: pastorhagen@icloud.com Gospel of John videos from St. Stephen's Lutheran Church of Beaver Dam, WI - featuring Pastor Paul Stratman: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZkCzVm8cKaTjhcRhxr13na3TEugbO0eQ  Produced 2021 by Pastor Hagen: pastorhagen@icloud.com or (419) 262-8280  Music from Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com #raisedwithjesus #lutheran #sanctification #toledome #toledo #welstoledo #jesus #bible #podcast #dailyjesus #jesusdaily #rwjpodcast #jesusfortoledo  Sunday school lessons courtesy of Northwestern Publishing House. Resurrection - Maumee: Family Bible Hour at 10:15 AM, Worship on Sundays at 9 AM & 11 AM 2250 S. Holland Sylvania Rd - Maumee, OH (419) 262-8280

Check out our Scripture reading of the book of Titus. It's short enough that if you listen enough, you could memorize this whole BOOK! 

Today we see a glorious and Trinitarian summary of the Great News of Jesus in Titus 3, and also discuss several very practical commands that Paul gives us regarding our behavior, most of which are not even remotely easy to follow.

Today we see a glorious and Trinitarian summary of the Great News of Jesus in Titus 3, and also discuss several very practical commands that Paul gives us regarding our behavior, most of which are not even remotely easy to follow.

In Titus 2, Paul describes what sound doctrine looks like, and it is a lot more practical than we might expect. ALSO: Did you know a church in Crete claims to have the original skull of Titus?!

In Titus 2, Paul describes what sound doctrine looks like, and it is a lot more practical than we might expect. ALSO: Did you know a church in Crete claims to have the original skull of Titus?!

Many people claim to be followers of Jesus - does self identifying as a Christian make you one? No, as it turns out.

Many people claim to be followers of Jesus - does self identifying as a Christian make you one? No, as it turns out.

Continuing to read through the New Testament in the Legacy Standard Bible. Today, we are in Titus. Theme music: Enfield's recording of “Crown Him With Many Crowns” © 2010 by Resolved Music. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.com Squirrel Chatter YouTube Page - https://www.youtube.com/c/GeneGClyatt 

Titus Chapter 2 {2:1} But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: {2:2} That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. {2:3} The aged women likewise, that [they be] in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; {2:4} That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, {2:5} [To be] discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. {2:6} Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. {2:7} In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine [shewing] uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, {2:8} Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. {2:9} [Exhort] servants to be obedient unto their own masters, [and] to please [them] well in all [things;] not answering again; {2:10} Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. {2:11} For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, {2:12} Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; {2:13} Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; {2:14} Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. {2:15} These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

Titus Chapter 3 {3:1} Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, {3:2} To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. {3:3} For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, [and] hating one another. {3:4} But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, {3:5} Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; {3:6} Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; {3:7} That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. {3:8} [This is] a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. {3:9} But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. {3:10} A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; {3:11} Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. {3:12} When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. {3:13} Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. {3:14} And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. {3:15} All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace [be] with you all. Amen.

Titus Chapter 1 {1:1} Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; {1:2} In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; {1:3} But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour; {1:4} To Titus, [mine] own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, [and] peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. {1:5} For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: {1:6} If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. {1:7} For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; {1:8} But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; {1:9} Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. {1:10} For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: {1:11} Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. {1:12} One of themselves, [even] a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians [are] alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. {1:13} This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; {1:14} Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth. {1:15} Unto the pure all things [are] pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving [is] nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. {1:16} They profess that they know God; but in works they deny [him,] being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

Reading Titus 3:12-15, closing out the study of this book with a summarizing article from pastor Nate Pickowicz, and the hymn "God of Our Fathers." Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 3:9-11 where the Apostle Paul says that teaching sans gospel is unprofitable and worthless, and only stirs up division in the church. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 3:8 where the Apostle Paul encourages Titus to teach sound doctrine, which is excellent and profitable for people who worship God. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 3:4-7 where the Apostle Paul explains who we've been transformed into in Christ, and we've become fellow heirs of His Kingdom. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 3:3 where the Apostle Paul describes whom we were before we came to Christ, enslaved to the sinful nature we were born with. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 3:1-2 again, and being reminded that the way we love believers and unbelievers will be different, but still gentle, polite, and courteous. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 3:1-2 where Paul now moves into instructions for Christians as to how they should treat people even outside the body of Christ. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 2:15 where the Apostle Paul says to declare these things and let no one disregard you, and that includes you! Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 2:11-14 once more and also considering the doctrine of Limited Atonement, and whose view actually limits the atonement of the cross of Christ. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 2:11 where the Apostle Paul says that the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, and what this means. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 2:9-10 where Paul gives instructions to obey earthly masters, and how we likewise are to obey the Lord in everything. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 2:7-8 where the Apostle Paul instructs Titus (and all believers) to be a model of good works, showing consistency between our words and works. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 2:6 where Paul tells the young men to be self-controlled, and how pro-active an instruction that is in a world hell-bent on enticing young men. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 2:4-5 where the Apostle Paul instructs older women to teach the younger women, not just how to be wives and mothers but also in sound doctrine. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 2:3 once again, where the Apostle Paul gives older women instructions on how to be good examples to younger women in reverence. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 2:3 where the Apostle Paul instructs the women next on being a model of maturity and teaching the younger women according to sound doctrine. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 2:2 where the Apostle Paul tells Titus what a mature man of God is supposed to be, counter-cultural instructions in the present age. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 2:1-16, doing an overview of the chapter, and understanding that we need to be mindful of one another in our sanctification. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 1:12-16 where the Apostle Paul encourages immediate action in the pursuit of holiness, and rebuke those who become lazy. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 1:10-13 where the Apostle Paul warns Titus about those who disrespect authority, how to deal with them, and preach the gospel to them. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 1:9-10 where Paul said a pastor must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught by the apostles, and he must rebuke those who contradict it. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 1:7-9 where the Apostle Paul says a pastor, as God's steward, must be a model to the church in his behavior and his handling of the word. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 1:6 where the Apostle Paul says that a pastor, in order to be qualified, must be above reproach and must also care for his family. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 1:5 where the Apostle Paul instructs Titus to appoint elders in every town, and coming to an understanding of plurality eldership. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 1:1-4 once again, expounding further on the doctrine of God's sovereign election and the counter-biblical arguments its critics make. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 1:1-4 where the Apostle Paul says that he does what he has been commanded by God to do so that those whom God elected to faith would come to faith. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Reading Titus 1:1-4 and going through an overview of the letter, discussing key themes, the background, and the reason Paul wrote it. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Christmas Day - Proper II (Dec. 25, 2017): (Gospel) Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20; (1st Reading) Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; (2nd Reading) Titus 3:4-7. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Christmas Eve - Proper I (Dec. 24, 2017): (Gospel) Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]; (1st Reading) Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; (2nd Reading) Titus 2:11-14. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Christmas Day - Proper II (Dec. 25, 2017): (Gospel) Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20; (1st Reading) Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; (2nd Reading) Titus 3:4-7. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Christmas Eve - Proper I (Dec. 24, 2017): (Gospel) Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]; (1st Reading) Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; (2nd Reading) Titus 2:11-14. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

First sermon in the Advent 2017 series, by Revd. Doug Atherton. Reading: Titus 2:11-14

First sermon in the Advent 2017 series, by Revd. Doug Atherton. Reading: Titus 2:11-14

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Christmas Day (Dec. 25, 2016): (Gospel) Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20; (1st Reading) Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; (2nd Reading) Titus 3:4-7. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 2016): (Gospel) Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]; (1st Reading) Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; (2nd Reading) Titus 2:11-14. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Christmas Day (Dec. 25, 2016): (Gospel) Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20; (1st Reading) Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; (2nd Reading) Titus 3:4-7. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Discussion on Revised Common Lectionary texts for Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 2016): (Gospel) Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]; (1st Reading) Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; (2nd Reading) Titus 2:11-14. Recorded at Luther Seminary, Saint Paul, Minn., for WorkingPreacher.org. read more...

Titus Chapter 1. St. Paul sends another letter. Strong Leadership Greetings! It's time for another letter from Paul. This time, he's writing to his other friend and travelling companion, Titus.Paul reminds Titus that he left him in Crete so that he could keep order there. Seems the people of Crete are in need of some leadership.Titus was supposed to pick leaders in every city, and Paul lays out some guidelines. Elders should be "blameless." Good luck there. They also have to be married (only once) and have kids who are Christian, too.Bishops also have to be upstanding guys. No one who's arrogant, mean, an alcoholic, or greedy need apply for the position. A bishop needs to have a level lead and be able to pass on what's true and right (namely, Paul's teachings).You've gotta have strong leaders because there are lots of Christian naysayers out there who are rebelling against Paul's teachings (which are, in turn, Jesus's teachings).These naysayers think that all Christians need to follow Jewish law and be circumcised. He's dealt with this before.He tells Titus to take it to these guys and try to get them to stop following "Jewish myths" and turning away from the truth. It's time to bring the pain, Titus.

Reading Titus 3 for Thursday, November 26th. Avoid division. 

Reading Titus 2 for Wednesday, November 25th. Paul instructs Titus about conduct fitting for followers of ‘the way’ in each class and delineation of his culture. 

Reading Titus 1 for Saturday, October 31st. Paul write to Titus to instruct him on appointing elders.

Discussion on texts for Nativity of Our Lord (I) (Dec. 24, 2014): (Gospel) Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]; (1st Reading) Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; (2nd Reading) Titus 2:11-14. read more...

Discussion on texts for Nativity of Our Lord (I) (Dec. 24, 2014): (Gospel) Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]; (1st Reading) Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; (2nd Reading) Titus 2:11-14. read more...

Discussion on texts for Christmas Day (Dec. 25, 2013): (Gospel) Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20; (1st Reading) Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; (2nd Reading) Titus 3:4-7. read more...

Discussion on texts for Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 2013): (Gospel) Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]; (1st Reading) Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; (2nd Reading) Titus 2:11-14. read more...

Discussion on texts for Christmas Day (Dec. 25, 2013): (Gospel) Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20; (1st Reading) Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; (2nd Reading) Titus 3:4-7. read more...

Discussion on texts for Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 2013): (Gospel) Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]; (1st Reading) Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; (2nd Reading) Titus 2:11-14. read more...