Mercy with Fear (Jude 1:22-23; Zechariah 3:1-5)

The mercy of Christ compels us to show mercy to others, snatching them out of judgment, showing patience and grace, all the while despising the sin that stains them.

How to be Spirit-Filled in the End Times (Jude 1:17-21; Matthew 12:22-30)

o be Spirit-filled in these Last Days, means to contend for the faith by submitting to God's word and building up one another in the faith.

Hidden Reefs (Jude 1:11-16; Isaiah 6:1-9a)

Those within the church who reject God’s judgments and authority and would put their own words in the mouth of God are dangers to the church which will destroy it if they are not removed.

True Spirituality (Jude 1:5-10; Genesis 28:10-22)

ude is saying that history teaches us that God cares very much about obedience and submission, even by those who have experienced his salvation and that true faith is characterized by obedience.

Contending for the Faith (Jude 1:3-4)

o contend for the faith is to strive to conform our lives to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

A Resurrection Song (John 20:11-18; Exodus 25:17-22)

Jesus meets Mary Magdalene in her darkness and despair and teaches her to live in hope because of the resurrection.

Judgment on a Fig Tree and on the Temple (Mark 11:11-27; Jeremiah 7:1-15)

Called, Loved, Kept (Jude 1:1-2; Isaiah 49:1-6)

Jude calls the church to identify with the Servant of the Lord promised by Isaiah and in-so-doing to take great comfort that he is able to keep them for the Last Day.

The Hyphenated-Church (Titus 3:8-15)

The gospel calls us to avoid controversies and divisions and to find unity in the grace of Christ, which, in turn, leads us to love and serve one another.

Rules, Works, and Stats; or, Religion through the Eyes of Baseball (Titus 3:3-11 ; Deuteronomy 6:20-25)

Ready for Every Good Work (Titus 3:1-8; Deuteronomy 8:1-5)

In order to be prepared for any good work you must remember all that you were without Christ and all that you are because of Christ.

Training in the Present Age (Titus 2:11-15; Exodus 33:18-34:7; Deuteronomy 8:1-5)

Jesus Christ is the God of Israel, come in the flesh to redeem and purify a people for himself that he might return and take them home with him.

The Control of Self (Titus 2:1-10; Philippians 2:5-8)

Every person who names Christ as his savior is called to a life of sacrifices and service—a life shaped by the cross of Christ.

Cretans Are Liars (Titus 1:10-16; Galatians 2:1-14)

Leaders in the church are called to follow the example of Christ in confronting sin, even when it is unpopular and can cost them their lives.

Stewards in God's House (Titus 1:5-9; Deuteronomy 17:14-20)

As Paul hands off his ministry, he calls upon Titus to find Christ-like men who will take up their cross and minister in God’s church, that it might be established and built up according to God’s word.

The Ruling Elder (1 Peter 5:1-4; Deuteronomy 17:10-14)

The Ruling Elder, serves the church in a kingly office, under the authority of Christ the Great King.

Would That All the Lord's People Were Prophets! (Numbers 11:4-30; Acts 2:14-21)

Promised, Revealed, Proclaimed, Believed and Obeyed (Titus1:1-4)

Paul recognizes Titus as his spiritual heir, to carry on the work of proclaiming Christ that the elect might believe in him and walk in godliness.

The Christian's Portion (Psalm 17:1-15; John 1:43-51; 17:1-5; 18:33-38)

In Psalm 17, David ultimately finds comfort in the midst of injustice by remembering that the Lord is his inheritance, not this world.

Increase Our Faith (Luke 17:11-19; 2 Kings 5:1-14)

The leper discovers that healing comes through faith and faith is increased as the Lord allows us to see how needy we really are and how great he really is.