Overview
Call to Prayer (Verses 1-7):
Paul starts the chapter by emphasizing the importance of prayer for everyone, leaders included. He points out that prayer is the backbone of a peaceful and godly life, not just a ritual. His focus on praying for all people, including those in authority, underlines the universal scope of God's salvation.
Men in Worship (Verses 8):
Paul nudges men to be spiritually active in lifting holy hands in prayer, but without anger or dispute. It's a call to pure worship, a reminder that our attitude matters just as much as our actions when we approach God.
Women in Worship (Verses 9-15):
The Apostle moves on to women, advising them to adorn themselves with modesty and good works rather than worldly extravagance. He also dives into some hotly debated verses on women's roles in church leadership. These guidelines are rooted in the cultural and pastoral context but provide us with principles to navigate our modern church settings.
1 Timothy 2 is rich in practical application for the church today, as it engages with matters of public worship and community life. It provides valuable guidelines for unified, purposeful worship and a harmonious church environment.
Paul starts the chapter by emphasizing the importance of prayer for everyone, leaders included. He points out that prayer is the backbone of a peaceful and godly life, not just a ritual. His focus on praying for all people, including those in authority, underlines the universal scope of God's salvation.
Men in Worship (Verses 8):
Paul nudges men to be spiritually active in lifting holy hands in prayer, but without anger or dispute. It's a call to pure worship, a reminder that our attitude matters just as much as our actions when we approach God.
Women in Worship (Verses 9-15):
The Apostle moves on to women, advising them to adorn themselves with modesty and good works rather than worldly extravagance. He also dives into some hotly debated verses on women's roles in church leadership. These guidelines are rooted in the cultural and pastoral context but provide us with principles to navigate our modern church settings.
1 Timothy 2 is rich in practical application for the church today, as it engages with matters of public worship and community life. It provides valuable guidelines for unified, purposeful worship and a harmonious church environment.
1 Timothy 2
1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
End of 1 Timothy 2
1 Year Plan: Sept 27 - Isa 46, Isa 47, 1 Ti 2 [next day]
2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
7 Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.
8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.
12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve.
14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
End of 1 Timothy 2
1 Year Plan: Sept 27 - Isa 46, Isa 47, 1 Ti 2 [next day]
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