Titus 2:1-10 Teaching Sound Doctrine

Titus 2:1-10 Teaching Sound Doctrine

Big Idea: Maturing believers are needed to intentionally invest in younger generations through life-on-life mentorship, modeling a life transformed by sound doctrine.

John Piper: Don’t waste your life. We all will stand before God and give an accounting of what He entrusted us with. Don’t buy the American dream. Don’t waste your life.

V.1 Teach healthy doctrine. Without sound teaching, we can’t defend the faith, without it, we end up with advice that doesn’t transform because it doesn’t target the root issues of the heart- sin and repentance. It will value entertainment over an encounter.

Live in response to the greatness of the gospel.

If you want more thoughts on the problems with unsound doctrine, click here.

Unsound Doctrine (https://feathersoundchurch.com/blog/2025/05/20/the-problem-with-gospel-light-churches) or scan this QR code:

V.2. Older men: Paul paints a picture of a mature, godly man who serves as an example to younger believers. We desperately need you in the church.

v.3-5 Older Women: Given to sacred things, not gossips, and not enslaved to anything including their mind and emotions. The command for older women to mentor is more explicit because women in that culture rarely received intentional, spiritual mentoring

V6-7a Younger men your priority is to be self-controlled- Resisting impulses. Developing the ability to say no to things that drag you down, so you can say yes to things that matter.

7b-8 Titus (or fill in your name)- Be an example. Be blameless (not perfect).

The point: The Church is a training ground — a family where the older train the younger. Paul is saying, “We don’t just need believers — we need masters and apprentices.” We need older generations willing to invest. Older saints aren’t sidelined — they’re critical.

V. 9-10 Christian employees: Work in a way that makes the gospel attractive.

If you’re younger, seek out someone who can mentor you. If you’re older, open your heart and offer guidance to someone who needs it. This isn’t about perfection; it’s about presence. It’s about walking alongside one another, encouraging each other, and growing in faith together.

Challenge: Go through the 10 week Becoming like Jesus workbook by yourself or with a family member or friend. Pray for someone and simply ask them to go through it with you. Two ways to access the workbook are:

1. Scan the QR code to quickly access the PDF workbook
2. Visit: MENTORSHIP (https://feathersoundchurch.com/mentorship)

Grow Group Discussion Questions:

1. What are you currently investing your time, energy, and resources into (What are my spiritual seashells)? Are these investments focused totally on temporary pleasures or on things with eternal value? Be specific.
2. Think about the key mentors in your life – the “Yodas” who have guided you. What qualities did they possess that made them effective? How did their influence shape who you are today? How can you in turn be a Yoda? And to whom?
3. If you are a younger person, what are some areas in your life where you feel like you need guidance or mentorship? Are you actively seeking out wisdom from older, more experienced believers? If you are older, what are some areas you have seen that younger people in the church are lacking guidance and support?
4. How can you “adorn” the gospel – make it attractive – in your workplace, neighborhood, or community? How can your actions and attitudes reflect the love and grace of Christ, drawing others to Him?
5. What’s preventing you from the 10-week Becoming Like Jesus workbook challenge? What’s one possible relationship you could ask? What’s a potential benefit for you?

Kids and Parents Discussion Summary

Summary: Today, we learned that it’s important for older people to share their wisdom and experience with younger people, just like Yoda taught Luke Skywalker. Older Christians can help younger Christians learn how to follow Jesus, make good choices, and live lives that honor God. Parents, you are the primary example for your kids and you’re training them to make a big impact on their world and eternity. If they are old enough, consider going through the Becoming Like Jesus work booklet with them.

Discussion Questions:

1. (For Kids): Who is someone older than you who you admire? What qualities do they have that you would like to learn from them?
2. (For Parents): How can we intentionally create opportunities for our kids to connect with older, godly role models in our church and community? What is one spiritual practice that you can teach your kids?