How can we can make Jesus attractive to the world?
I. YOUNG MEN HONOR JESUS BY BEING
Titus 2:6 (NIV84) Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled.
A. Young men are called to a life of
B. Show integrity in your
Titus 2:7a (NIV84) In everything set them an example by doing what is good…
Q: When was the last time you did something
for someone?
C. Show integrity in your
Titus 2:7b-8 (NIV84) In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8 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.
(See Psalm 141:3; Ephesians 4:29)
Q: Would your close friends classify your speech as
?
II. SLAVES (WORKERS) HONOR JESUS BY BEING
Titus 2:9-10 (NIV84) Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them, 10 and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive.
A. By working
1 Thessalonians 5:12 (NIV84) Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you.
B. By working
1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV84) Be joyful always…
(See Philippians 2:14)
C. By being
Luke 16 (NIV84) Whoever can be trusted w/ little…much.
Q: Are you honoring Jesus by showing respect and working
?
Resources:
• SLAVERY. See trc.life/slavery. Watch a message on what the Bible says about slavery given by Pastor Josh on June 27, 2015.
• RESPECTFUL. See experiencetherock.com/message/respect/. This message shares four character qualities that will help us earn respect by Pastor Bill on March 31, 2019.
Discussion Questions:
1. What was one thing that you learned (or were convicted about) from this message?
2. Describe what you think it means to be an “Ambassador For Christ” (See 2 Corinthians 5:20).
3. Tell us about something good you have intentionally done for someone else. How did it affect the person you served?
4. Have your words ever gotten you into trouble? What did you learn from the experience?
5. Tell us about one person in your life who you consider to be a “hard worker.”
6. What needs to change in your life so that you can be a joyful, hard worker — who goes above and beyond without complaining?