In the Field Audio Scriptures

Titus was a young pastor that needed a plan and words of encouragement from his mentor, the Apostle Paul, who knew that planting and pastoring multiple churches in Crete would be a daunting task. In Chapter 1, the Apostle Paul writes Titus of these difficulties, but also encourages him to stand strong and speak boldly. Bringing order to the churches will prove effective if Titus can stand strong in Christ. Chapter 2 addresses the problem of disorder in the church, which Paul gives specific instructions for Titus to pass on to the older men, older women, younger men, and slaves. Finally, in Chapter 3, Paul acknowledges the humility needed with rulers and authorities, as well as Christians interacting with each other. Rejecting false teachers allows Christians to bear witness to Christ by letting Him transform His work in their lives.

Titus was a young pastor that needed a plan and words of encouragement from his mentor, the Apostle Paul, who knew that planting and pastoring multiple churches in Crete would be a daunting task. In Chapter 1, the Apostle Paul writes Titus of these difficulties, but also encourages him to stand strong and speak boldly. Bringing order to the churches will prove effective if Titus can stand strong in Christ. Chapter 2 addresses the problem of disorder in the church, which Paul gives specific instructions for Titus to pass on to the older men, older women, younger men, and slaves. Finally, in Chapter 3, Paul acknowledges the humility needed with rulers and authorities, as well as Christians interacting with each other. Rejecting false teachers allows Christians to bear witness to Christ by letting Him transform His work in their lives.

Titus was a young pastor that needed a plan and words of encouragement from his mentor, the Apostle Paul, who knew that planting and pastoring multiple churches in Crete would be a daunting task. In Chapter 1, the Apostle Paul writes Titus of these difficulties, but also encourages him to stand strong and speak boldly. Bringing order to the churches will prove effective if Titus can stand strong in Christ. Chapter 2 addresses the problem of disorder in the church, which Paul gives specific instructions for Titus to pass on to the older men, older women, younger men, and slaves. Finally, in Chapter 3, Paul acknowledges the humility needed with rulers and authorities, as well as Christians interacting with each other. Rejecting false teachers allows Christians to bear witness to Christ by letting Him transform His work in their lives.

1 Remind God’s people to obey rulers and authorities. Remind them to be ready to do what is good.

2 Tell them not to speak evil things against anyone. Remind them to live in peace. They must consider the needs of others. They must always be gentle toward everyone.

3 At one time we too acted like fools. We didn’t obey God. We were tricked. We were controlled by all kinds of desires and pleasures. We were full of evil. We wanted what belongs to others. People hated us, and we hated one another.

4 But the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared.

5 He saved us. It wasn’t because of the good things we had done. It was because of his mercy. He saved us by washing away our sins. We were born again. The Holy Spirit gave us new life.

6 God poured out the Spirit on us freely. That’s because of what Jesus Christ our Savior has done.

7 His grace made us right with God. So now we have received the hope of eternal life as God’s children.

8 You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.

9 But keep away from foolish disagreements. Don’t argue about family histories. Don’t make trouble. Don’t fight about what the law teaches. Don’t argue about things like that. It doesn’t do any good. It doesn’t help anyone.

10 Warn anyone who tries to get believers to separate from one another. Warn that person more than once. After that, have nothing to do with them.

11 You can be sure that people like this are twisted and sinful. Their own actions judge them.

12 I will send Artemas or Tychicus to you. Then do your best to come to me at Nicopolis. I’ve decided to spend the winter there.

13 Do everything you can to help Zenas the lawyer and Apollos. Send them on their way. See that they have everything they need.

14 Our people must learn to commit themselves to doing what is good. Then they can provide for people when they are in great need. If they do that, their lives won’t turn out to be useless.

15 Everyone who is with me sends you greetings. Greet those who love us in the faith. May God’s grace be with you all.

You can travel with your pets to the mission field, especially if you are on a long-term mission. We did it with three small dogs! Learn from our journey and from our mistakes, as I give you sound, first-hand experience and advice about how to travel with your pets in the field.

Transcript

Welcome to the premier episode of “In the Field” where we look at the week from the mission field, as well as discuss the issues that affect missionaries in their local communities and abroad. I am your host, Christie Richardson, a fellow missionary who spent the last 5-6 years in Haiti and Kenya serving on short-term and long-term missions. 

Some missionaries serve in their local community while others pack up their lives to serve in remote villages and slums to do God's work, leaving family and friends behind. So, each week we will update you on what is happening around the world in the field of missions and answer those hard to ask questions about what it means to get the call to serve. Guest speakers will join us with their lively conversations about their experiences, and answer questions that you may have about mission work.

So, don’t forget to subscribe to our weekly podcast, as we explore through current news events and real missionary experiences with what you need to know to succeed in the field.