Adorning the Gospel, Part 2: Women in the Family of God TITUS 2:3-5

TITUS 2:1-5 1 But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. 2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, 4 and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.

Reverent older women __________ (2:3) TITUS 2:3-5 Reverent older women __________ (2:3) 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine.

Reverent older women __________ (2:3) TITUS 2:3-5 Reverent older women __________ (2:3) 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. Sacred demeanor: “reverent in behavior”

Reverent older women __________ (2:3) TITUS 2:3-5 Reverent older women __________ (2:3) 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. Sacred demeanor: “reverent in behavior” Controlled desires: “not slaves to much wine”

Reverent older women __________ (2:3) TITUS 2:3-5 Reverent older women __________ (2:3) 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. Sacred demeanor: “reverent in behavior” Controlled desires: “not slaves to much wine” Restrained speech: “not slanderers”

What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? TITUS 2:3-5 What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? 1. Look for opportunity (Job 1:7; 2:2).

What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? TITUS 2:3-5 What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? 1. Look for opportunity (Job 1:7; 2:2). Job 1:7: The Lord said to Satan, “From where have you come?” Satan answered the Lord and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.”

What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? TITUS 2:3-5 What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? 1. Look for opportunity (Job 1:7; 2:2). Job 1:7: The Lord said to Satan, “From where have you come?” Satan answered the Lord and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking up and down on it.” 1 Peter 5:8: Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? TITUS 2:3-5 What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? Condemn hidden motives (Job 1:8-10; 2:4).

What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? TITUS 2:3-5 What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? Condemn hidden motives (Job 1:8-10; 2:4). Job 1:8-10: 8 And the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil?” 9 Then Satan answered the Lord and said, “Does Job fear God for no reason? 10 Have you not put a hedge around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.”

What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? TITUS 2:3-5 What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? 3. Project the worst (Job 1:11; 2:5).

What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? TITUS 2:3-5 What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? 3. Project the worst (Job 1:11; 2:5). Job 1:11: “But stretch out your hand and touch all that he has, and he will curse you to your face.”

What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? TITUS 2:3-5 What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? 4. Reject good evidence (Job 2:3-5).

What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? TITUS 2:3-5 What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? 4. Reject good evidence (Job 2:3-5). Job 2:3-5: 3 And the Lord said to Satan, “Job . . . still holds fast his integrity, although you incited me against him to destroy him without reason.” 4 Then Satan answered the Lord and said, “Skin for skin! All that a man has he will give for his life. 5 But stretch out your hand and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse you to your face.”

What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? TITUS 2:3-5 What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? 5. Find a way to harm (Job 2:7).

What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? TITUS 2:3-5 What does it look like to be an ”accuser” or “slanderer”? 5. Find a way to harm (Job 2:7). Job 2:7: So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord and struck Job with loathsome sores from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head.

__________ growing younger women (2:4-5). TITUS 2:3-5 __________ growing younger women (2:4-5). 4 train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.

__________ growing younger women (2:4-5). TITUS 2:3-5 __________ growing younger women (2:4-5). 4 train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Refresh your heart:

__________ growing younger women (2:4-5). TITUS 2:3-5 __________ growing younger women (2:4-5). 4 train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Refresh your heart: A “pure” spring

__________ growing younger women (2:4-5). TITUS 2:3-5 __________ growing younger women (2:4-5). 4 train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Refresh your heart: A “pure” spring A “kind” stream

__________ growing younger women (2:4-5). TITUS 2:3-5 __________ growing younger women (2:4-5). 4 train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Refresh your heart: A “pure” spring A “kind” stream A “controlled” current

__________ growing younger women (2:4-5). TITUS 2:3-5 __________ growing younger women (2:4-5). 4 train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled.

__________ growing younger women (2:4-5). TITUS 2:3-5 __________ growing younger women (2:4-5). 4 train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Refresh your home:

__________ growing younger women (2:4-5). TITUS 2:3-5 __________ growing younger women (2:4-5). 4 train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Refresh your home: Love for your husband (v. 4)

__________ growing younger women (2:4-5). TITUS 2:3-5 __________ growing younger women (2:4-5). 4 train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Refresh your home: Love for your husband (v. 4) Love for your children (v. 4)

__________ growing younger women (2:4-5). TITUS 2:3-5 __________ growing younger women (2:4-5). 4 train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Refresh your home: Love for your husband (v. 4) Love for your children (v. 4) Faithfulness in your home (v. 5)

__________ growing younger women (2:4-5). TITUS 2:3-5 __________ growing younger women (2:4-5). 4 train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. Refresh your home: Love for your husband (v. 4) Love for your children (v. 4) Faithfulness in your home (v. 5) Submission toward your husband (v. 5)

Reverent older women discipling growing younger women (2:3-4). TITUS 2:3-5 Reverent older women discipling growing younger women (2:3-4). 3 They are to teach what is good, 4 and so train the young women…

Reverent older women discipling growing younger women (2:3-4). TITUS 2:3-5 Reverent older women discipling growing younger women (2:3-4). 3 They are to teach what is good, 4 and so train the young women… Identify

Reverent older women discipling growing younger women (2:3-4). TITUS 2:3-5 Reverent older women discipling growing younger women (2:3-4). 3 They are to teach what is good, 4 and so train the young women… Identify Invite

Reverent older women discipling growing younger women (2:3-4). TITUS 2:3-5 Reverent older women discipling growing younger women (2:3-4). 3 They are to teach what is good, 4 and so train the young women… Identify Invite Invest

Reverent older women discipling growing younger women (2:3-4). TITUS 2:3-5 Reverent older women discipling growing younger women (2:3-4). 3 They are to teach what is good, 4 and so train the young women… Identify Invite Invest Empower

TITUS 2:1-10 Influential gospel women (2:5, 8, 10)

Influential gospel women (2:5, 8, 10) TITUS 2:1-10 Influential gospel women (2:5, 8, 10) 5 that the word of God may not be reviled.

Influential gospel women (2:5, 8, 10) TITUS 2:1-10 Influential gospel women (2:5, 8, 10) 5 that the word of God may not be reviled. 8 so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.

Influential gospel women (2:5, 8, 10) TITUS 2:1-10 Influential gospel women (2:5, 8, 10) 5 that the word of God may not be reviled. 8 so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. 10 so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior.

TITUS 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.