For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. —Titus 2:11-14
“Lord, I am like to mistletoe, Which has no root, and cannot grow. Or prosper but by that same tree, It clings about; so I by Thee.” —Robert Herrick
By faith, we
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people…” —Titus 2:11
The grace of God incarnate has
“Because of our God’s merciful compassion, the dawn from on high will visit us to shine on those who live in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” —Luke 1:78-79
“…instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age…” —Titus 2:11-12
“We wait for the blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. He gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to cleanse for himself a people for his own possession, eager to do good works.” —Titus 2:13-14
We
“Lord, I am like to mistletoe, Which has no root, and cannot grow. Or prosper but by that same tree, It clings about; so I by Thee.” —Robert Herrick
For further study:
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Luke 2:1-20
Resources: “To God” by Robert Herrick
To prepare for next week: Seeking God as Our Refuge; Psalm 46