Tim Shaw | September 25
Habakkuk 1:12-2:5
In the passage today we learn Habakkuk doesn’t approve of God’s plan to deal with the sins of Judah which cause Habakkuk to questions God’s decision making abilities. Our study today helps us change our incorrect perspective to the correct one – God’s. Practical thoughts are given on how we can allow God to change our perspective.
Tim Shaw | September 11
Titus 3:9-15
We come to the conclusion of this letter and we learn from the Apostle Paul there are times when ministry is tough. Specifically, sometimes church leadership is required to deal with divisive people who refuse to repent. Paul teaches Titus, and us today, how church leadership is to handle people if this occurs.
Tim Shaw | September 4
Titus 3:1-8
In this passage, Paul continues to stress to Titus that healthy doctrine leads to devotion of good works. Paul sets his appeal in the context of the gospel. He reminds Titus then, and us today, that our lives used to look one way but now through the gospel we have been redeemed to look wholly different both in the Church, and in society. A healthy Christ follower and Church devote time to things that are profitable while avoiding things that are worthless.
Tim Shaw | August 28
Titus 2:10-15
Grace is such an intregral part of any Christ follower’s life. In this passage, Paul lets us know just how much as he describes how grace is our teacher teaching us to leave our past behind us, life godly today, and look for Jesus to return in the future.
Tim Shaw | August 21
Titus 2:9-10
Our modern day work mindset is usually go to work to earn a paycheck so I can pay my bills and have a decent quality of life. In this passage Titus, teaches us that our work has a much higher purpose. We should view our work as an opportunity to express worship to God.
Tim Shaw | August 14
Titus 2:1-8
In chapter 2 Paul turns his attention to the members of the church at Crete and instructs Titus to have a family chat teaching the older men and women, along with the younger men and women, how to live rightly before the culture in which they live. A life that shines godliness into an ungodly culture.
Tim Shaw | August 7
Titus 1:10-16
We finish chapter 1 in our study today. In this passage Paul tells us why elders are to be able to teach sound doctrine and refute those who contradict it – there are people in the church who are contradicting sound doctrine. You can identify them as ones who are rebellious and deceiving other families in the church. We learn who are the wolves in sheep’s clothing.
Tim Shaw | July 31
Titus 1:6-9
In this our 5th and final session on the qualifications of an elder we look at the relationships of an elder – he is to be upright with others, holy with God, and disciplined with himself. Finally, we look at the fact an elder is to be able to teach.
Tim Shaw | July 24
Titus 1:6-9
In this our 4th session looking at the qualifications of a godly elder we finish the last of the negative attributes the elder is not to have and the first three characteristics the elder is to have.