May 21, 2023 AM
Paul Gotthardt
(#12 in series)
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Equipped: Mentoring and Womanhood
Titus 2:3-5
Big Truth: Mentoring does not have to be __ to be __.
Based on this text, what can we learn about biblical mentoring and the call to maturity in Christ?
1) Biblical mentoring begins by __ the right behaviors. (v. 3)
If you’re looking for someone to mentor you, what should you look for?
- __ in their behavior
- Not a malicious gossip
- Not __ to much wine
- Teaching what is good
2) Biblical mentoring requires __ believers to share what is true and __ believers to receive what is shared. (vv. 4-5a)
There are three main characteristics that will keep a lot of mentors from engaging with a person: an __ spirit, an __ attitude, and an __ to act.
Older women are to train the younger women to have a sound mind, self-control, and a sensible attitude about…
- Loving their __
- Loving their children
- Being __
- Being pure
- Being __ at home
- Being kind
- Being __ to their own husbands
3) Biblical mentoring is grounded in a __ higher than personal growth. (v. 5b)
According to this text, we strive for maturity and mentor others so that…
- “The word of God will not be dishonored” (v. 5)
- “The opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us” (v. 8)
- “They will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect” (v. 10)