18 October 2026
How does following Jesus shape life at home?
In the second message of our Titus series, Ps. Mark Missenden explores Titus 2 and the call to live what we believe. Through everyday conversations, relationships across generations and welcoming homes, we can help one another grow in faith. Discover how God’s grace empowers us to practise forgiveness, model godly character and make the message of Jesus attractive through our lives.
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Scripture: Titus 2:1 to 15
In Titus 1, Paul calls for integrity in the church. In Titus 2, that same call extends into our homes and closest relationships. Mark explores three connected practices: teaching through words and actions, passing faith on through apprenticeship, and living by God’s grace.
Teach through words and actions
Paul calls Titus to promote living that reflects wholesome teaching. What we say and how we live need to agree.
Self control, respect, wisdom, faith, love and patience give practical expression to what we believe. We continue learning from Jesus even as we teach others.
Use everyday opportunities
Discipleship can happen during ordinary moments, including school runs, conversations at home and calls to encourage a friend.
Mark suggests sharing a Scripture you are thinking about and asking others what they think. Older believers can also listen to younger people and share how God has been faithful through their own experiences.
Pass faith on through apprenticeship
Jesus taught His disciples, demonstrated how to live and then sent them to do the same.
Mark compares this to a tradesperson intentionally showing an apprentice what they need to learn. We can invite others to see how we pray, love our families, handle challenges and follow Jesus in daily life.
Build relationships that honour Jesus
Mark connects Paul’s instructions about marriage with mutual submission in Ephesians 5. Husbands and wives are called to demonstrate sacrificial love, dignity and trust.
Neither submission nor sacrifice is something we demand from someone else. The way we honour one another can help those around us see the goodness of the gospel.
Everyone has a place
Paul addresses older and younger believers. Everyone has something to learn and something to contribute.
The church is a family of families. This includes people who are single, widowed, divorced, far from relatives or the only believer in their household. We can receive encouragement and invest in others within this church family.
God’s grace makes this possible
Titus 2:11 to 14 teaches that God’s grace offers salvation to all people and trains us to live with wisdom, righteousness and devotion to Him.
Grace continues to shape us after we first believe. Jesus gave Himself to free us from sin and make us His people, committed to doing good.
A home set apart for Him
A holy home belongs to God. It does not require a perfect family.
Mark describes homes marked by honesty, generosity, patience, forgiveness and hospitality. These everyday choices strengthen the church and make the teaching about Jesus attractive.
Four invitations for the week
1. Apologise quickly. Be willing to say, “I was wrong. I’m sorry. Will you forgive me?”
2. Model how you learn. Let others see you reading Scripture, praying and responding to Jesus.
3. Be intentional about teaching and learning. Consider who you are helping, what they need, and who you can learn from.
4. Open your door. Create opportunities for people to experience a warm home where following Jesus is part of everyday life.
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