Philemon
O B S E R V A T I O N S
Titus
1. Why did Paul leave Titus in Crete? (CHAPTER 1)
2. What were the Cretans like? (CHAPTER 1)
3. What were the various groups that Paul wanted Titus to teach, and why was it important for them to live a certain way? (CHAPTER 2)
4. What is the blessed hope that Paul says we are waiting for? (CHAPTER 2)
5. Paul describes how they used to behave foolishly and with hatred. How does he say they were saved? (CHAPTER 3 )
6. How should a divisive person be treated? (CHAPTER 3)
Philemon
1. What is Paul’s prayer for Philemon?
2. What is Paul’s request concerning Onesimus?
D E E P E R T H O U G H T
Titus
1 Why is it important for elders to be pure, of good character, and have sound doctrine? (CHAPTER 1)
2. What does the grace of God, which brings salvation, also teach us? (CHAPTER 2)
3 What does Paul refer to as excellent and profitable? (CHAPTER 2)
1 In addition to others hearing the gospel, how did Paul say Philemon would benefit from sharing his faith?
C O N S I D E R A T I O N
C O R N E R
ANSWERS TO LESSON 29 OBSERVATIONS
Titus
1. To set in order the things unfinished, appointing elders in every town. (1:5)
2. Liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons. (1:12)
3. Older men and women, young men and women, and slaves. To make the teaching about Jesus attractive we need to do good and set an example. (2:1 - 10)
4. The return of Jesus Christ. (2:13)
5. Through the kindness, mercy, love, and grace of Jesus the Savior. By the washing of rebirth and renewal of the Holy Spirit. (3:3 - 7)
6. Warn him two times and if he doesn’t respond have nothing to do with him. (3:10)
Philemon
1. That he would be active in sharing his faith. (6)
2. That he would be welcomed as they would welcome Paul. (17)
Consider this:
Although Titus and Philemon are short letters, they contain these powerful subjects important to the Christian life: to the pure, all things are pure; the grace of God that brings salvation also teaches us to live upright and godly lives; we are waiting for the glorious appearing of Jesus; it is not by our own righteousness but according to his grace and mercy he saved us; if we are active in sharing our faith, we have a more full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ
QUESTIONS FOR DEEPER THOUGHT
Titus
1. He is entrusted with God’s work so must be blameless and know the truth so he can encourage others and refute those who oppose it. To the pure, all things are pure, but to the corrupted, their minds and consciences are corrupted. (1:6 - 16)
2. It teaches us to say no to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives. (2:11 - 12)
3. Being saved by the grace, mercy, love, and kindness of Jesus by the washing of rebirth and renewal of the Holy Spirit. Treating others with humility and goodness. (3:1 - 8)
Philemon
1.He would have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ. (6)