The Fixer (Titus 1:5-9)

Step #1 - Implement a Leadership Structure (Titus 1:5) Step #2 - Select elders with a healthy home life (Titus 1:6) Step #3 - Appoint elders that avoid these 5 things (Titus 1:7) Step #4 - Assign elders that do these 6 things (Titus 1:8) Step #5 - Install elders that are word-centered (Titus 1:9) Application #1 - Even if you live on an island, do not spiritually live on an island-be a member of a local church.

An International Beauty Pageant (Esther 2:1-18)

Title: An International Beauty Pageant

Text: Esther 2:1-18

1. The Defeated King Returns (Esther 2:1-4) 2. The Dominate Characters Appear (Esther 2:5-7) 3. The Disgusting Contest Begins (Esther 2:8-14) 4. The Determined Queen is Crowned (Esther 2:15-18) Application #1 - The providence of God in your story is unstoppable. Application #2 - The providence of God in your story is crooked and strange.

The Slave (Philemon 8–16)

Title: The Slave

Text: Philemon 8–16

Philemon 8-16 1) A Runaway Slave 2) A Redeemed Slave 3) A Forever Slave Application Questions: 1) Does the Bible condemn slavery? 2) How could Philemon (and by implication all Christians) be so blind to sin? 3) Practically, what does this passage mean for me? 4) Will I be able to run from God?

When the Soul Screams, “Why?” (Ruth 1:6–22)

Title: When the Soul Screams, “Why?”

Text: Ruth 1:6–22

From our text, there are at least 3 ways to respond to the "why" question. Response #1 - Pick yourself up off the ground and start fresh without ever giving another thought to "Why?" (Ruth 1:6-14a). Response #2 - Let your "Why" drive you to have a deep walk with Yahweh (Ruth 1:14b-18).