Understanding the Passage: " Instructions on Worship
- Paul "urges" prayer, intercession, etc. for everyone, including Kings (Presidents, Prime Ministers) and ALL those in authority. Why is it important to include those in authority? What if you don't agree with those in authority? How will these prayers result in us having peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness? We need to understand that God WANTS us to pray for others because he wants all "men" to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.
- What do you think it means in verse 6 when it says "-the testimony, given in its proper time" means? Paul wants men everywhere to "lift up holy hands in prayer". Do you feel comfortable "lifting up your hands"?
- Does Paul's instruction for Timothy in regards to women "dress" still hold true in today's world? Should it be applied to men as well? What about women teaching and having authority over men? Do you think it had more to do with the way women were perceived in his day? What do you think about verse 15? Does Paul's note about women being saved through childbearing contradict his previous teaching about being saved through faith?
- As we go throughout the week, in addition to your "normal" prayers, consider offering up prayers for those in authority (at work, locally, nationally, globally).
- Is there a situation going on in your life right now involving anger towards someone or vice versus? Consider a prayer for that person or situation but don't forget to think about praying for the release of that anger from yourself.
- Can we be "a herald" in our workplace, in our church, in our family...talking about the true faith, about Jesus Christ giving himself up as a ransom for ALL men?
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