VII.
Today let’s spend time with our focus passage taking notice of what we learn about God.

VIII.
Titus 3:3-11 (NRSVue)

For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, despicable, hating one another. But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy, through the water of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. This Spirit he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The saying is sure.

I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone. But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. After a first and second admonition, have nothing more to do with anyone who causes divisions, since you know that such a person is perverted and sinful, being self-condemned.

IX.
What words or images do you notice describing God?

As you notice what is written about those who are “saved,” what does that suggest to you about the nature of God?

Paul presents us a list of things to avoid. Does that list suggest anything to you about the nature of God and things those “saved” should not avoid?

Following the ACTS pattern of prayer (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication), what does this passage lead you to offer in the way of prayer.

charles
{ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est}