Message Notes
Some Assembly Required
Titus 3:1-2 – Our peaceful behaviors are not limited to other Christians.(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
Titus 3:3-7 – Our peaceful behavior demonstrates what Jesus has done in us.(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
People Who’ve Met Should With
People Who’ve Met Grace Should Live with Grace…
- …In our words(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- …On social media(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- …In conflict(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- …With authority(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- …In service(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- …Toward outsiders(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
The mark of a mature disciple of Jesus is reproduction(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
Discussion Guide
CHECKING IN
Are you a part of “Trunk Around the Block”?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONVERSATION
- What is one thing that stood out to you from Sunday’s message?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- Who is the most gracious person you know? What makes them stand out?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONSIDERATION
- As part of your S.I.P.S. (Sing, Investigate, Pray, Stay) for today, read Titus 3:1-7 and then answer the following questions.
- How does remembering your past apart from Christ help you show patience and grace towards others today?(MULTILINE)
- In verses 1–2, Paul gives practical instructions about how believers should relate to others. Which of these commands feels most challenging for you, and why?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- In verses 3–4, Paul contrasts our former life with God’s saving kindness. Why is it important to remember who we used to be?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- According to verses 5–7, what role do God’s mercy and grace play in our salvation? How does Paul make it clear that it is not because of works?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- Give some examples of selective kindness and conditional love.(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- How did Paul mentor others? What sort of impact did his mentoring leave for future generations?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONNECTION
- How does the hope of eternal life (verse 7) motivate us to live differently here and now?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- What practices (prayer, reflection, community, Scripture, etc.) help keep the Lord’s grace fresh in your heart so it overflows into your words and actions?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- How can experiencing God’s grace in your own life make you more gracious in difficult situations, especially with people who disagree with you or mistreat you?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
Addendum: Marriae Groups
CONVERSATION
What’s one small act of grace your spouse has shown you recently that meant a lot to you?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONSIDERATION
- In verses 4–7, Paul emphasizes that God saved us by His mercy, not by works. How might this truth change the way we view our spouse when they fall short?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
- What are some practical ways couples can show “courtesy” and “gentleness” toward each other in daily routines (chores, schedules, parenting, etc.)?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)
CONNECTION
How can your marriage, marked by grace, point others to the grace of Christ?(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)