Titus 2

(1)  But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
(2)  That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
(3)  The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
(4)  That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
(5)  To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
(6)  Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
(7)  In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
(8)  Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
(9)  Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
(10)  Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
(11)  For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
(12)  Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
(13)  Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
(14)  Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
(15)  These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

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1. The word, “but,” signals a contrast with what has been said in chapter 1, so what is the contrast? Verse 1.

2. Would Titus’ speaking be something public or private or both? Verse 1.

3. What do these words mean: Verse 2.
Sober: ______________________________________________________
Grave: ______________________________________________________
Temperate: _________________________________________________

4. In what three areas are the older men to be sound? Verse 2.

5. How does the first quality of character mentioned by Paul include all the other qualities mentioned? Verse 3.

6. Why would older women be tempted to become false accusers and given to much wine? What else is expected of older women? Verse 3.

7. What seven qualities are to be taught younger women by older women? Do young women need to be taught to love their husbands and children? Verses 4-5.

8. Where is it likely that such things would be taught and who would do the teaching? Verses 4-5.

9. What is the outcome or result hoped for in the spiritual education of these young women? Verses 4-5.

10. What is meant by “sober minded”? Why would it be necessary to exhort young men to have this quality? Verse 6.

11. How is Titus to teach the young men to manifest gravity in manner and to not be corrupted in doctrine by money or popularity? Verse 7.

12. Could a young man destroy his influence with his speech? What example or pattern does Paul urge Titus to show to prevent such? Verse 8.

13. Who would be the person “of the contrary part”? Verse 8.

14. What would lead us to think that the “servants” mentioned in this context are Christians? Verse 9.

15. What quality or attitude must prevail in the slave before he can please his master “in all things”? Verse 9.

16. What would be another word or phrase for “not answering again”? Verse 9.

17. What is “purloining” and why are slaves commanded not to do it? Verse 10.

18. What are the five groups with whom Titus is to work?

19. What is the grace of God and when and where was it manifested? Verse 11.

20. What did the grace of God do when it appeared to all men? Verse 12.

21. What are we to deny in this present world and how are we to live? Verse 12.

22. What is the motive for holy living in this present world? Verse 13.

23. Why did Jesus give himself for us? What is meant by “a peculiar people”? Verse 14.

24. What is the difference in the terms “speak,” “exhort,” and “rebuke.” Is Titus to ignore those who continue to disobey these instructions? Verse 15.