1. 4
Paul's Instructions on Prayer and the Role of Men and Women in the Church I Timothy 2:1-15

2. First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings,
- I Timothy 2:1a

3. Supplication (Entreaties)
Types of Prayer
Supplication (Entreaties)

4. Types of Prayer
Supplication (Entreaties)
Prayer

5. Intercession (Petition)
Types of Prayer
Supplication (Entreaties)
Prayer
Intercession (Petition)

6. Thanksgiving Types of Prayer Supplication (Entreaties) Prayer
Intercession (Petition)
Thanksgiving

7. 1b be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
- I Timothy 2:1b-2

8. } Kings Those in authority Who to Pray for? Quiet Tranquil Godliness
Dignity

9. Why Pray?
God’s will
3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
- I Timothy 2:3-4

10. Why Pray?
God’s way
5 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.
- I Timothy 2:5-6

11. For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying) as a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
- I Timothy 2:7

12. Instructions on Conduct
Men
Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension.
- I Timothy 2:8

13. Instructions on Conduct
Men
Only men (males)
Lifted hands
Holy hands (pure / peaceful)

14. Culture vs. Command
Conservative
Mainline
Progressive
Liberal

15. Culture vs. Command Examples
Foot Washing
Cultural form to show welcome, brotherhood, respect, love.

16. Culture vs. Command Examples
Baptism
Borrowed cultural thing personalized by Jesus
Remains a basic command of Jesus and Apostles
Conservative ← Command / Cultural → Liberal

17. 34 The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. 35 If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church.
- I Corinthians 14:34-35

18. 36 Was it from you that the word of God first went forth
36 Was it from you that the word of God first went forth? Or has it come to you only? 37 If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment.
- I Corinthians 14:36-37

19. 9 Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments, 10 but rather by means of good works, as is proper for women making a claim to godliness.
- I Timothy 2:9-10

20. What are they to “look like”
Women in the Church
What are they to “look like”
Covered with good deeds
Modest in attitude and appearance

21. A woman must quietly receive instruction with entire submissiveness.
- I Timothy 2:11

22. Attitude while learning
Women in the Church
Attitude while learning
Quiet – attitude of mind
Spirit of gentleness and humility
Submissive – learning with an intention of applying

23. But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.
- I Timothy 2:12

24. APPOSITION Two words that refer to the something or person (I prayed to the Lord Jesus)

25. 13 For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve
13 For it was Adam who was first created, and then Eve. 14 And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman being deceived, fell into transgression.
- I Timothy 2:13-14

26. Why command and not culture?
Man created first – vs. 13
Women sinned first – vs. 14
Man and women’s roles in the church reflect the eternal model established by God.

27. But women will be preserved through the bearing of children if they continue in faith and love and sanctity with self-restraint.
- I Timothy 2:15