Week 2

1 Timothy 2:1-15 NIV

1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. 7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.

8 Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing. 9 I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10 but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.

11 A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. 12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet.13 For Adam was formed first, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. 15 But women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety.

Reflection Questions:

In this chapter, Paul gives Timothy guidance on worship, prayer, and order in the gathered church. The emphasis is on praying for all people, living in peace, and reflecting God’s desire for everyone to be saved through Christ.

1. Paul urges believers to pray for all people. Why is it important that our prayers include everyone — even those we may not agree with?

2. How does praying for leaders and those in authority help bring peace in our lives and communities?

3. Verse 5 reminds us that Jesus is the only mediator between God and man. What does that mean for your relationship with Him?

4. What distractions or attitudes make it hard for you to live a peaceful and godly life?

5. What’s one way you can reflect God’s heart for “all people to be saved” in your actions this week?

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