2. For Paul, prayer has replaced OT sacrifices.
Timothy was to correct false doctrine & maintaining church unity.
These tasks start with prayer for ALL men. [1 Ti 2:1-7]
Don’t underestimate the importance of prayer!
He prayed for peace so they could live godly.
Godliness=KNOWLEDGE of God visibly IMITATED.
For Paul, prayer has replaced OT sacrifices.
His Kingdom must encompass ALL men.

3. Paul describes prayer as like an OT sacrifice.
Timothy was to correct false doctrine & maintaining church unity.
These tasks start with prayer for ALL men. [1 Ti 2:1-7]
Don’t underestimate the importance of prayer!
He prayed for a peace so they could live godly.
Godliness: KNOWLEDGE of God visibly IMITATED.
Paul describes prayer as like an OT sacrifice.
His Kingdom must encompass ALL men.

4. How can we pray for the world… If we ignore current events?
Paul emphasizes the man Christ Jesus.
The One God chose One Man to be mediator for ALL.
Jesus’ example: voluntary suffering to benefit others.
Only His redemption can lead to lasting peace!
How can we pray for the world…
If we ignore current events?
We need to broaden our scope!

5. suffering should lead to hope.
Paul emphasizes the man Christ Jesus.
The One God chose One Man to be mediator for ALL.
Jesus’ example: voluntary suffering to benefit others.
Only His redemption can lead to lasting peace!
How can we pray for the world…
If we ignore current events?
Remember Romans 5:
suffering should lead to hope.