I Timothy Chapter 2

I Timothy Chapter 2  
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Introduction: Last week Paul exhorted young Timothy to stand strong in the faith.  He explained how the Law never brought righteousness, but was our schoolmaster to show us our position as lost sinners before God. He charged Timothy to mark those who were false teachers and to turn away from them.

Paul deals with two general topics in this chapter: 1st is the matter of prayer, particularly in the church; He then moves on to the status of Christian women in the church.
 
I.  Who The Christian Should Pray For

1 Tim 2:1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
1 Tim 2:2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

As the Apostle begins his charge to Timothy (and by extension all pastors), the first priority is prayer. One of the first priorities in a pastor’s life must be prayer. Prayer truly changes things. The Apostle sets forth four terms that are general synonyms for prayer. Each sets forth a specific distinction thereof.
 
(1) Supplications are making request for need.
(2) Prayers are reference to direct communication with God, implying praise and worship.
(3) Intercessions are praying for or on behalf of another.
(4) Giving of thanks which is self evident. “For all men” continues the thought of intercession mentioned above.    
 
The greater thought is that our prayer life ought to include making request for needs, along with direct fellowship with God, interceding for others, and of course, thanking God for his goodness.
 
In verse 2,  our prayer life ought to include our government and its leadership so that we might live a peaceful, civilized life in all godliness and respect. Our prayer so ought to be for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. Though we may not care for the personality occupying an office of political leadership, nevertheless, we are told to gather and pray for them. 

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