Passage
Titus 1:1-16 (ESV)
Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
Acts 8:26-40
Key Verse: 8:35
Hold Firmly to the Trustworthy Message
Date: Aug. 23, 2017
Daily Bread
Introduction to Titus
Key Verse: 1:9
1. God's purpose for Paul (1-4)
Paul's mission was to further faith and knowledge of the truth. The truth leads to godliness in this life while we live with the hope of eternal life. God's word is truth and this is what Paul preached. Our faith rests on God who does not lie but keeps all of his promises.
2. Sound doctrine in word and deed (5-16)
The qualifications for elders were very high. They had to have godly integrity in their personal life and in their relationships with others. They also had to hold firmly to the trustworthy word of God and teach sound doctrine. A life consistent with their teaching combated lies, Jewish myths and immorality that had infiltrated the church through rebellious and corrupted people. Not all of us are elders. But all of us can hold on to God's word, live by it and encourage others with it.
Prayer: Lord, help me to hold firmly to your word, live according to it and encourage others by it.
One Word: Hold on to God's word
