September 21, 2025

Loving People Sacrificially – Titus 3:12-15

Ice Breaker

1. Read Titus 3:12-15 as a group.
2. What’s one of the most helpful or encouraging things someone has done for you recently?

Loving God Unreservedly

3. How do you recognize God’s presence in ordinary, daily things?
4. How can diligence and eagerness in small, unseen tasks glorify God?
5. How do the qualities described in Titus 3, such as kindness and humility, showcase God's character and our calling as His followers?

Loving People Sacrificially

6. What words or phrases in these verses show Paul’s diligence in ministry?
7. What practical needs do you think Paul was alluding to in verse 13?
8. Paul stresses that believers should not live “unfruitful” lives (v. 14). What are some practical ways we can live fruitful lives of service and generosity?
9. How does helping Zenas and Apollos “lack nothing” reflect eagerness in good works?

Making Disciples Purposefully

10. How might our small group practice diligence and eagerness in supporting ministry at CEFC or in serving our community?
11. Who is one person God may be placing on your heart right now to encourage, serve, or share Christ with?

Dig Deeper (optional/personal study)

12. Research: Take time to reflect on how the apostle Paul recognized the importance of collaboration/teamwork:

• In his letters, Paul frequently refers to other believers who are vital participants in his missionary work. He writes letters to Timothy and Titus, who are engaged in ministry in Ephesus and Crete, and names several current and former coworkers in 2 Timothy 4:9–21 and Titus 3:12–13, including Tychicus and Apollos.
• Acts 18:24–19:1 introduces Apollos and describes his ministry in Ephesus and Corinth, while Tychicus is mentioned in Acts 20:4; Ephesians 6:21; Colossians 4:7; and 2 Timothy 4:12.
• What stands out to you about these two partners in ministry of the apostle Paul?