Download 1 Timothy 2:8

We Believe —
that “supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of
thanks, [should] be made for all men” 1Tim 2:1
First Principles of Prayer
– as taught by Scripture
and illustrated in the lives of the righteous
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• “Charge” 7x (1:3,5,18; 4:11; 5:7; 6:13,17)
“As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus,
when I went into Macedonia, that thou
mightest charge some that they teach
no other doctrine …”
(1:5)
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• “Charge” 7x (1:3,5,18; 4:11; 5:7; 6:13,17)
“I give thee charge in the sight of God, who
quickeneth all things … That thou keep this
commandment without spot, unrebukeable,
until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ”
(6:13)
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• “Charge” 7x (1:3,5,18; 4:11; 5:7; 6:13,17)
“Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be
not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in
the living God, who giveth us richly all things to
enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good
works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate …”
(6:17-18)
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• “Charge” 7x (1:3,5,18; 4:11; 5:7; 6:13,17)
“Now the end of the commandment
is charity out of a pure heart,
and a good conscience,
and faith unfeigned …”
(1:5)
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– for the brethren. Paul’s example:
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you”
(Philippians 1:3)
Rom 1:8, 6:17; 1Cor 1:4; Eph 1:15-16;
1Th 1:2-3,3:9; 2Th 1:3, 2Tim 1:3, Phm 1:4-5
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– for the brethren.
– for our food.
“For every creature of God is good,
and nothing to be refused,
if it be received with thanksgiving:
For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.”
(1Tim 4:4-5)
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– for the brethren.
– for our food.
– for all blessings:
“By him therefore let us
offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually,
that is, the fruit of our lips
giving thanks to his name.”
(Hebrews 13:15)
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Class outline:
• Specifics of intercessory prayer
– what to pray for
– how to pray
• Biblical examples
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1 Timothy 2
• “that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life”
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1 Timothy 2
• “that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life”
“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in
heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will
be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily
bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For
thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever.
Amen”
(Matt 6:9-13)
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1 Timothy 2:2
• “that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life”
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1 Timothy 2:2
• “that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life”
– “quiet” = from without
– “peaceable” = from within (s.w. vss. 11-12)
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1 Timothy 2:2
• “that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life”
– “quiet” = from without
– “peaceable” = from within (s.w. vss. 11-12)
“Let not yours be the outward adorning with braiding of
hair, decoration of gold, and wearing of fine clothing,
but let it be the hidden person of the heart with the
imperishable jewel of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in
God's sight is very precious.”
1Peter 3:3-4 (RSV)
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1 Timothy 2:2
• “that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life”
– “quiet” = from without
– “peaceable” = from within (s.w. vss. 11-12)
“Let not yours be the outward adorning with braiding of
hair, decoration of gold, and wearing of fine clothing,
but let it be the hidden person of the heart with the
imperishable jewel of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in
God's sight is very precious.”
1Peter 3:3-4 (RSV)
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1 Timothy 2:4
• for others “to be saved, and to come unto the
knowledge of the truth”
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1 Timothy 2:4
• for others “to be saved, and to come unto the
knowledge of the truth”
“… praying always … that utterance may be given unto
me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known
the mystery of the gospel … that therein I may speak
boldly, as I ought to speak.”
(Eph 6:18-20)
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1 Timothy 2:8
• Prayer to be offered “every where, lifting up holy
hands, without wrath and doubting”
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1 Timothy 2:8
• Prayer to be offered “every where, lifting up holy
hands, without wrath and doubting”
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and
slander be put away from you, with all malice”
(Eph 4:31, RSV)
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be
swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the
wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of
(James 1:19-20)
God.”
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Our prayer should be:
• for the brotherhood (1Tim 2:2)
• for the world (1Tim 2:4)
• in the proper spirit (1Tim 2:8)
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Job 42:7-10
“… the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, … take unto you
now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant
Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my
servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept
And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for
his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had
before.”
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On behalf of the community of God’s people
– Moses, Hezekiah, Ezra, Nehemiah, Jeremiah,
Daniel, Samuel, Epaphras
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On behalf of the community of God’s people
– Moses, Hezekiah, Ezra, Nehemiah, Jeremiah,
Daniel, Samuel, Epaphras
On behalf of individuals
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Moses, for Miriam despite her disloyalty (Num 12)
Samuel, for Saul (1Samuel 15:11)
Elijah, for the widow and her son
Samuel, though feeling rejected and disappointed
Jesus, for his executioners (Luke 23:34)
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Class summary:
• Importance of thanksgiving
– for brethren
– for God’s provision
• Intercession teaches us
– requires no “wrath
or doubting”
– opportunity to
imitate God
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