"Discipling Men and Women," Titus 2:1-15

Titus 2: 1-15 “Discipling Men and Women”

03/08/2026

 Application:

• There are five areas of discipleship that Paul focuses on. Older men, older women, younger women, young men, and servants. How does Paul instruct on discipling each of these groups? Remember, the object is to equip men and women with the good news to attract a lost world to the treasures of Christ, and that the Christian life must be free of those things that hinder the testimony of Jesus. Embed yourself with teaching that builds your relationship with Jesus and fosters a tough-minded Christianity that moves people to action.
• Older Men Must Be Well-Rounded in the Faith- The elder men, or older men, are called those men who have raised families and of their own and add this insight to the body of Christ. Again, the word sober-minded is used, meaning complete clarity of mind which leads to wise judgment.” These are men who are seasoned in their faith and have been walking with Jesus for a while. The church needs your experience and knowledge of the Word. Serve on a mission or ministry team, participate in and promote outreach events, and raise up or join a prayer team. The younger men need to see and hear you pray and, if able, go.
• Older Women Must Train in Righteousness- Much like the elder men with the younger men, older women are to disciple and mentor the younger women. These women are to engage in worshipful behavior and activities that bridge life and worship. This means slanderous talk must go.
• Young Men Must Model Integrity- The word for “self-controlled” is used once again, and this takes a different nuance, self-controlled instead of being driven by hormones and emotions. Remember, one day you will be leading the younger men in the body of Christ, so commit to being discipled. I find no shame whatsoever in a young man approaching an older Christ-loving follower and asking, “Will you disciple me?”
  • younger men in the body of Christ, so commit to being discipled. I find no shame whatsoever in a young man approaching an older Christ-loving follower and asking, “Will you disciple me?”
  • Workers Must Labor To Honor Christ- The word doulous is sometimes translated as " slaves or servants. In this context, we draw the connection between employer and employee. The challenge is upfront, work at your place of employment as unto the Lord, so that there will be a clear pathway for the good news of Jesus. Paul even gives the challenge, " Don’t talk back to your manager,” and certainly don’t embezzle or take things that do not belong to you. Work as if you are expecting someone to ask you about Christ. Remember, all of these challenges are so that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior, and not just for a moral parade, but so people may come to know Jesus Christ as Lord.

   

  Prayer Prompts-

  • Pray for people that you can help to lead in discipleship and disciple-making.
  • Pray the Lord will enable you to be a person of integrity and to be “above reproach.”
  • Pray that God will fill you with the expectation that a person can come and ask you about Christ at any time.

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