Free group study handout
Titus 2: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Titus 2 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
Paul begins by urging the teaching of things that fit sound doctrine (v. 1). Older men are to be temperate, sensible, sober-minded, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance (v.
Key verse
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;”
Titus 2:11-12 (WEB)
Outline
- Titus 2:1 Call for Sound Teaching
- Titus 2:2 Instructions for Older Men
- Titus 2:3–5 Guidance for Older Women and Younger Wives
- Titus 2:6–7 Exhortation for Young Men
- Titus 2:8–10 Instructions for Servants
- Titus 2:11–14 The Grace of God
- Titus 2:15 Authority in Teaching
Discussion questions
- In v3, what behavior is expected of older women?
- What are the qualities of older men mentioned in v2?
- In v12, what does it mean to deny 'ungodliness and worldly lusts'?
- In v10, how does showing 'good fidelity' adorn the doctrine of God?
- When have you struggled to be 'sober minded' as encouraged in v6?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Titus 2: 1 Timothy 4, Ephesians 2, 1 Peter 2.
Before next time: read Titus 3.