Podcasts about Titus 2

DBC members recorded LIVE on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Danbury Baptist Church. The following are the testimonies and shared teaching time from our 86th Anniversary celebration. Thank you to all who made Sunday so special. AUDIO STUFF Due to a technical glitch, our audio did not record directly from the sound system but instead […]

Sermon Audio of Marquette Community Church Montello Wisconsin Sermon Series: Knowing the “Why” Speaker: Lead Pastor Mike Vargo

Old Testament: Proverbs 23–24 Proverbs 23–24 (Listen) 23   When you sit down to eat with a ruler,    observe carefully what1 is before you,2   and put a knife to your throat    if you are given to appetite.3   Do not desire his delicacies,    for they are deceptive food.4   Do not toil to acquire wealth;    be discerning enough to desist.5   When your eyes light on it, it is gone,    for suddenly it sprouts wings,    flying like an eagle toward heaven.6   Do not eat the bread of a man who is stingy;2    do not desire his delicacies,7   for he is like one who is inwardly calculating.3    “Eat and drink!” he says to you,    but his heart is not with you.8   You will vomit up the morsels that you have eaten,    and waste your pleasant words.9   Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,    for he will despise the good sense of your words.10   Do not move an ancient landmark    or enter the fields of the fatherless,11   for their Redeemer is strong;    he will plead their cause against you.12   Apply your heart to instruction    and your ear to words of knowledge.13   Do not withhold discipline from a child;    if you strike him with a rod, he will not die.14   If you strike him with the rod,    you will save his soul from Sheol.15   My son, if your heart is wise,    my heart too will be glad.16   My inmost being4 will exult    when your lips speak what is right.17   Let not your heart envy sinners,    but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.18   Surely there is a future,    and your hope will not be cut off. 19   Hear, my son, and be wise,    and direct your heart in the way.20   Be not among drunkards5    or among gluttonous eaters of meat,21   for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty,    and slumber will clothe them with rags. 22   Listen to your father who gave you life,    and do not despise your mother when she is old.23   Buy truth, and do not sell it;    buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.24   The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;    he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.25   Let your father and mother be glad;    let her who bore you rejoice. 26   My son, give me your heart,    and let your eyes observe6 my ways.27   For a prostitute is a deep pit;    an adulteress7 is a narrow well.28   She lies in wait like a robber    and increases the traitors among mankind. 29   Who has woe? Who has sorrow?    Who has strife? Who has complaining?  Who has wounds without cause?    Who has redness of eyes?30   Those who tarry long over wine;    those who go to try mixed wine.31   Do not look at wine when it is red,    when it sparkles in the cup    and goes down smoothly.32   In the end it bites like a serpent    and stings like an adder.33   Your eyes will see strange things,    and your heart utter perverse things.34   You will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea,    like one who lies on the top of a mast.835   “They struck me,” you will say,9 “but I was not hurt;    they beat me, but I did not feel it.  When shall I awake?    I must have another drink.”24   Be not envious of evil men,    nor desire to be with them,2   for their hearts devise violence,    and their lips talk of trouble. 3   By wisdom a house is built,    and by understanding it is established;4   by knowledge the rooms are filled    with all precious and pleasant riches.5   A wise man is full of strength,    and a man of knowledge enhances his might,6   for by wise guidance you can wage your war,    and in abundance of counselors there is victory.7   Wisdom is too high for a fool;    in the gate he does not open his mouth. 8   Whoever plans to do evil    will be called a schemer.9   The devising10 of folly is sin,    and the scoffer is an abomination to mankind. 10   If you faint in the day of adversity,    your strength is small.11   Rescue those who are being taken away to death;    hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.12   If you say, “Behold, we did not know this,”    does not he who weighs the heart perceive it?  Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it,    and will he not repay man according to his work? 13   My son, eat honey, for it is good,    and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.14   Know that wisdom is such to your soul;    if you find it, there will be a future,    and your hope will not be cut off. 15   Lie not in wait as a wicked man against the dwelling of the righteous;    do no violence to his home;16   for the righteous falls seven times and rises again,    but the wicked stumble in times of calamity. 17   Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,    and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles,18   lest the LORD see it and be displeased,    and turn away his anger from him. 19   Fret not yourself because of evildoers,    and be not envious of the wicked,20   for the evil man has no future;    the lamp of the wicked will be put out. 21   My son, fear the LORD and the king,    and do not join with those who do otherwise,22   for disaster will arise suddenly from them,    and who knows the ruin that will come from them both? More Sayings of the Wise 23 These also are sayings of the wise.   Partiality in judging is not good.24   Whoever says to the wicked, “You are in the right,”    will be cursed by peoples, abhorred by nations,25   but those who rebuke the wicked will have delight,    and a good blessing will come upon them.26   Whoever gives an honest answer    kisses the lips. 27   Prepare your work outside;    get everything ready for yourself in the field,    and after that build your house. 28   Be not a witness against your neighbor without cause,    and do not deceive with your lips.29   Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me;    I will pay the man back for what he has done.” 30   I passed by the field of a sluggard,    by the vineyard of a man lacking sense,31   and behold, it was all overgrown with thorns;    the ground was covered with nettles,    and its stone wall was broken down.32   Then I saw and considered it;    I looked and received instruction.33   A little sleep, a little slumber,    a little folding of the hands to rest,34   and poverty will come upon you like a robber,    and want like an armed man. Footnotes [1] 23:1 Or who [2] 23:6 Hebrew whose eye is evil [3] 23:7 Or for as he calculates in his soul, so is he [4] 23:16 Hebrew My kidneys [5] 23:20 Hebrew those who drink too much wine [6] 23:26 Or delight in [7] 23:27 Hebrew a foreign woman [8] 23:34 Or of the rigging [9] 23:35 Hebrew lacks you will say [10] 24:9 Or scheming (ESV) New Testament: Titus 2 Titus 2 (Listen) Teach Sound Doctrine 2 But as for you, teach what accords with sound1 doctrine. 2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, 4 and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. 6 Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. 7 Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, 8 and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. 9 Bondservants2 are to be submissive to their own masters in everything; they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, 10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior. 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. 15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. Footnotes [1] 2:1 Or healthy; also verses 2, 8 [2] 2:9 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface (ESV) Psalm: Psalm 72 Psalm 72 (Listen) Give the King Your Justice Of Solomon. 72   Give the king your justice, O God,    and your righteousness to the royal son!2   May he judge your people with righteousness,    and your poor with justice!3   Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people,    and the hills, in righteousness!4   May he defend the cause of the poor of the people,    give deliverance to the children of the needy,    and crush the oppressor! 5   May they fear you1 while the sun endures,    and as long as the moon, throughout all generations!6   May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass,    like showers that water the earth!7   In his days may the righteous flourish,    and peace abound, till the moon be no more! 8   May he have dominion from sea to sea,    and from the River2 to the ends of the earth!9   May desert tribes bow down before him,    and his enemies lick the dust!10   May the kings of Tarshish and of the coastlands    render him tribute;  may the kings of Sheba and Seba    bring gifts!11   May all kings fall down before him,    all nations serve him! 12   For he delivers the needy when he calls,    the poor and him who has no helper.13   He has pity on the weak and the needy,    and saves the lives of the needy.14   From oppression and violence he redeems their life,    and precious is their blood in his sight. 15   Long may he live;    may gold of Sheba be given to him!  May prayer be made for him continually,    and blessings invoked for him all the day!16   May there be abundance of grain in the land;    on the tops of the mountains may it wave;    may its fruit be like Lebanon;  and may people blossom in the cities    like the grass of the field!17   May his name endure forever,    his fame continue as long as the sun!  May people be blessed in him,    all nations call him blessed! 18   Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel,    who alone does wondrous things.19   Blessed be his glorious name forever;    may the whole earth be filled with his glory!      Amen and Amen! 20   The prayers of David, the son of Jesse, are ended. Footnotes [1] 72:5 Septuagint He shall endure [2] 72:8 That is, the Euphrates (ESV) Proverb: Proverbs 23:26–28 Proverbs 23:26–28 (Listen) 26   My son, give me your heart,    and let your eyes observe1 my ways.27   For a prostitute is a deep pit;    an adulteress2 is a narrow well.28   She lies in wait like a robber

In our last episode, Paul gave Titus an outline of qualifications for a faithful elder and an overview of how faithful Christians should live. With this in mind as we pick up our reading today, we see that we are to live in a manner that denies godlessness and worldly lusts and live in a sensible and godly way in this age as we wait for the appearance of Christ in glory. Our testimony of faithfulness bears witness to those who are outside the church body, including those who are in authority over us. Having received mercy, we should also be known for mercy. If one is argumentative and divisive, that person ought not be associated with church body as a fellow Christian; Paul instructs Titus to reject such a person after a first and second warning.:::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

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Sermon Audio of Marquette Community Church Montello Wisconsin Sermon Series: Knowing the “Why” Speaker: Pastor Mike Vargo

In this sermon, pastor Chad discusses the relationship of the gospel, works, and grace. In the text, Paul discusses (1) the posture, (2) the past, and (3) the power. Learn more in this sermon presented to Cottondale Baptist Church in Eastman, GA on 9/11/22. www.cottondalebaptistchurch.com

As Denise and I continue our study through Titus 2, we come to the word "good." What does this word mean? Strong's concordance says that this is the widest and colorless work with this meaning. So what does God have for us to learn about being "good".  Denise compares Scripture with Scripture and draws out the connection that God is making between this command for the aged women to teach the young women to be good and the Proverbs 31 woman who uses her tongue for kindness. Who is to be the recipient of our good/kind speech? It should be our husbands, children, and others God has put in our sphere of influence! God has much for us to learn in the word "good." We pray that it will convict and challenge your hearts as much as it did ours!   Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and www.nohighercalling.org

Likewise… Sensible An Example of Good Deeds Pure in Doctrine Dignified Sound in Speech

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What is godliness and how does grace train us to live godliness?

In this sermon pastor Chad Hendley explains the power of grace--grace, saves, trains for righteousness, gives hope, and makes us God's people. Learn more in this message presented to Cottondale Baptist Church in Eastman, GA on 9/4/22. www.cottondalebaptistchurch.com

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Sermon recording from August 21, 2022.A study of Titus 2.Thesis: By the grace of God and the work of the Holy Spirit, renew your self-control by rest and repetition. 

Does Being a Jesus Follower Embarrass You? Are the Holy Spirit and the Gospel on Your Life's “Back Burner” to Be Warmed Up Only in a Life Crisis? MESSAGE SUMMARY: Living in the Holy Spirit sets us apart from our fellow human beings who are living without the Christ. Most of us had great passion in our lives as we approached the age to get our driver's license or the age of eighteen when we would be an “adult”. Why don't we have the same kind of passion about our spiritual life? Why don't we want to grow up and mature in the Lord? As Paul tells us, in Titus2:11-13, we must focus on living a Godly life while, also, living our life in the Holy Spirit: “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.”. We have the capacity to live like no one else because we have presence of God in our lives through the person of the Holy Spirit and the gift of a personal relationship with God, the Creator of the Universe.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Abba Father, I admit that I am often afraid and embarrassed to openly tell you all that is going on inside me — even though I know you know it all anyway. Teach me what boldness in prayer looks like as I draw near your throne of grace. In Jesus' name, amen.         Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 112). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, Because of who I am in Jesus Christ, I will not be driven by Past Failures. Rather, I will abide in the Lord's Abundance. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in Me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Titus2:11-15; 2 Timothy 3:2-7; Mark 11:15-19; Psalms 35a:1-14. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Christians in the Church Must Become Christians in the Marketplace of Unbelievers”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

The result of a church that has godly priorities is a community that displays heaven to the world around it. Like a storefront window, the people of God show the world a small glimpse of heaven. In this lesson, Pastor Philip Jackson teaches about what it means to live differently, and the richness of enduring until the second coming of Jesus Christ.

What should our lives look like as members of the household of God? What should characterize the lies of Christians seeking to live faithfully in a Cretan world? Learn more in this sermon presented to Cottondale Baptist Church in Eastman, GA on 8/21/22 by pastor Chad Hendley. www.cottondalebaptistchurch.com

Titus 2:11-15 The gospel reveals grace that both rescues us and empowers us. Bryan Kurty

Morning: Psalm 16:2; Psalm 16:5–6; Psalm 34:2; Psalm 73:25–26; Psalm 119:57; Isaiah 61:10; 1 Corinthians 3:21; 1 Corinthians 3:23; Ephesians 1:22; Ephesians 5:25; Ephesians 5:27; Titus 2:13–14 The Lord is my portion. All things are yours,… and you are Christ's, and Christ is God's.—Our… Savior Jesus Christ… gave himself for us.—[God] put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church.—Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her,… so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. My soul makes its boast in the Lord.—I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness. Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.—I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”… The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. Psalm 16:2 (Listen) 2   I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord;    I have no good apart from you.” (ESV) Psalm 16:5–6 (Listen) 5   The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup;    you hold my lot.6   The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;    indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. (ESV) Psalm 34:2 (Listen) 2   My soul makes its boast in the LORD;    let the humble hear and be glad. (ESV) Psalm 73:25–26 (Listen) 25   Whom have I in heaven but you?    And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you.26   My flesh and my heart may fail,    but God is the strength1 of my heart and my portion forever. Footnotes [1] 73:26 Hebrew rock (ESV) Psalm 119:57 (Listen) Heth 57   The LORD is my portion;    I promise to keep your words. (ESV) Isaiah 61:10 (Listen) 10   I will greatly rejoice in the LORD;    my soul shall exult in my God,  for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation;    he has covered me with the robe of righteousness,  as a bridegroom decks himself like a priest with a beautiful headdress,    and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. (ESV) 1 Corinthians 3:21 (Listen) 21 So let no one boast in men. For all things are yours, (ESV) 1 Corinthians 3:23 (Listen) 23 and you are Christ's, and Christ is God's. (ESV) Ephesians 1:22 (Listen) 22 And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to the church, (ESV) Ephesians 5:25 (Listen) 25 Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, (ESV) Ephesians 5:27 (Listen) 27 so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.1 Footnotes [1] 5:27 Or holy and blameless (ESV) Titus 2:13–14 (Listen) 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. (ESV) Evening: Deuteronomy 13:1–4; Psalm 17:4; Psalm 32:8; Psalm 119:105; Proverbs 14:12; Proverbs 28:26 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.—With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent. “If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you,… and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,' which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,' you shall not listen to the words of that prophet…. For the Lord your God is testing you, to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear him and keep his commandments and obey his voice, and you shall serve him and hold fast to him.”—I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Deuteronomy 13:1–4 (Listen) 13 “If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, 2 and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,' which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,' 3 you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams. For the LORD your God is testing you, to know whether you love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul. 4 You shall walk after the LORD your God and fear him and keep his commandments and obey his voice, and you shall serve him and hold fast to him. (ESV) Psalm 17:4 (Listen) 4   With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips    I have avoided the ways of the violent. (ESV) Psalm 32:8 (Listen) 8   I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;    I will counsel you with my eye upon you. (ESV) Psalm 119:105 (Listen) Nun 105   Your word is a lamp to my feet    and a light to my path. (ESV) Proverbs 14:12 (Listen) 12   There is a way that seems right to a man,    but its end is the way to death.1 Footnotes [1] 14:12 Hebrew ways of death (ESV) Proverbs 28:26 (Listen) 26   Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool,    but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered. (ESV)

We look at Paul's instruction to name ELDERS in the church, and we see the specific requirements for someone to be named to that position. We continue our study of TITUS by looking at the importance of LEADERSHIP.

Church life can be the most wonderful and frustrating thing about the Christian life. In this lesson, Pastor Philip Jackson continues his series in Titus. In this passage, the apostle Paul gives direct instruction over family dynamics and God's design for a multigenerational church. As always, the key lies in the internal testimony of believers as they live out the gospel in everyday life and work.

The ideology of our culture has caused us to cringe when we hear "keepers at home." Does this mean that God's design is for women to be stuck at home doing menial tasks? Absolutely not! That actually couldn't be farther from the truth. If we deem home as menial, it shows our own lack of understanding of God's beautiful design for the home and womanhood. Every meal made, shirt washed, and floor swept is a part of God's work in this world. How can that be possible? Because it is through this loving care that souls are nourished and cultivated.  Denise and I dig into this little phrase "keepers at home", and we seek to share with you what God taught us- that we have a high calling! There is really no higher calling! Whether you are married or not, whether you have children or not, we all have homes that God intends for us to use for His glory and for the advancement of the Gospel. This study challenges us to do all to the glory of God! What if we decided to work hard and pursue excellence in our homemaking? The only way to purse excellence is to pursue Christ. What place does He have in our hearts and homes? Psalm 127:1 "Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it." "The home is the beating heart that powers everything else." -Rebekah Merkle   Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and www.nohighercalling.org

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Jon Parks is a Pastor of Village Church East Belfast. Pastor Jon was involved from the very beginning of the plant, though not as its pastor. His brother Lucas was the planting pastor. Over time, though, God called Jon into pastoral ministry and the church affirmed his gifts and qualification for that ministry role. In summer 2020, Lucas moved away from Belfast and took a new role in a different church. Pastor Jon has continued as a key leader and pastor for Village. Redemption Hill has supported the work in Belfast for over a decade through financial support and many other ways that we have partnered together. It is difficult not to be consumed by ideologies and perspectives that surround us, allowing other thoughts to take precedence over the gospel in our lives. DC is our culture's Athens, where people “spend their time in nothing except telling or hearing something new” (Acts 17:21). 90 minutes of church per Sunday, on its own, is not going to reshape our lives. And yet, the church is essential to shaping our spiritual lives and perspectives. Pastor Jon will help us see the importance of prioritizing our local church. He will highlight the difference between empty moralism and gospel transformation, setting a vision for the importance of our local church in helping us to keep Christ at the center as we stumble toward maturity together. In some ways, this sermon will serve as a capstone for all that precedes it in this series, emphasizing the rhythms of worship, community, and mission that are all centered on, shaped by, and driven by the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Luke discusses the qualifications of Elders/Overseers and their application to our lives. Host: Luke Cousino

As Christians, we have a lot to look forward to, and I'm not just talking about heaven. What if the Lord were to return tomorrow? How about today? Are you living in anticipation of the Lord's imminent return? That's what we'll consider today as pastor Lloyd brings us another message from his prophecy series called “Looking Up”.

Sermon Series: Grace Teaches Us Sermon Title: Grace Teaches Us To Be Zealous For Good Works Sermon Text: 2:11-15

Happy Monday and first day of August! Join us for the second study in the book of Titus. We will wrap up this study next week and then begin our look at Colossians.

Ep. 088 - Modesty is one of those topics that most Christians won't touch with a 10ft pole. It's controversial. It's divisive. It's confusing. It's just hard to talk about.  We get it. That's why we haven't talked about it much over the past few years either. That all changes today though. We're jumping back in the deep and going there. We're having the hard conversation. Don't worry. We're not giving a list of "rights and wrongs" or "do's and don'ts." We're going deeper. We're talking about the heart. We're talking about the gospel. We're talking about when clothes were invented. Today's conversation is one you don't want to miss. NEW Personal Retreat Journal Sex, Purity and the Longings of a Girl's Heart: Discover the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality Girl Defined: God's Radical Design for Beauty, Femininity and Identity Not Part of the Plan: Trusting God with the Twists and Turns of Your Story Love Defined: Embracing God's Vision for Lasting Love and Satisfying Relationships Shine Bright Devotional 8-Week Girl Defined Mentorship Course Biblical Counseling Link Support the show

This week, Jonathan Attebery brings a message from Titus, talking about the grace of God.

Morning: Psalm 144:5; Song of Solomon 8:14; Isaiah 25:9; Isaiah 64:1; Acts 1:11; Romans 8:23; Philippians 3:20; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 9:28; Revelation 22:20 Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down. Make haste, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young stag on the mountains of spices.—We ourselves… groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.—Bow your heavens, O Lord, and come down! Touch the mountains so that they smoke! “This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”—Christ… will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.—It will be said on that day, “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the Lord; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!—Our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.—But our citizenship is in heaven. Psalm 144:5 (Listen) 5   Bow your heavens, O LORD, and come down!    Touch the mountains so that they smoke! (ESV) Song of Solomon 8:14 (Listen) She 14   Make haste, my beloved,    and be like a gazelle  or a young stag    on the mountains of spices. (ESV) Isaiah 25:9 (Listen) 9   It will be said on that day,    “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us.    This is the LORD; we have waited for him;    let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” (ESV) Isaiah 64:1 (Listen) 64   Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down,    that the mountains might quake at your presence— (ESV) Acts 1:11 (Listen) 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” (ESV) Romans 8:23 (Listen) 23 And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. (ESV) Philippians 3:20 (Listen) 20 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, (ESV) Titus 2:13 (Listen) 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, (ESV) Hebrews 9:28 (Listen) 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. (ESV) Revelation 22:20 (Listen) 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! (ESV) Evening: Psalm 16:6; Psalm 34:7–10; Psalm 61:5; Isaiah 54:17; Malachi 4:2; Romans 8:32 You have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. “No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall confute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.”—The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack! The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.—The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.—He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Psalm 16:6 (Listen) 6   The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;    indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. (ESV) Psalm 34:7–10 (Listen) 7   The angel of the LORD encamps    around those who fear him, and delivers them. 8   Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!    Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!9   Oh, fear the LORD, you his saints,    for those who fear him have no lack!10   The young lions suffer want and hunger;    but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. (ESV) Psalm 61:5 (Listen) 5   For you, O God, have heard my vows;    you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. (ESV) Isaiah 54:17 (Listen) 17     no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed,    and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment.  This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD    and their vindication1 from me, declares the LORD.” Footnotes [1] 54:17 Or righteousness (ESV) Malachi 4:2 (Listen) 2 But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall. (ESV) Romans 8:32 (Listen) 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? (ESV)

Steve Wiggins of GroundworksMinistries.com is sharing a devotional from the New Testament book of Titus, Chapter Two.

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