Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

1. Will you meet me at the “Throne of God” and Pray? (1 Tim 2:1)

“1I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men.”

• The word “exhort” is parakaléō, which means come along side
• The word “supplications” is déēsis, which means request, petition
• The word “intercession” is énteuxis, which means falling in with, meeting with, an interview
• The word “thanksgiving” is eucharistía, which means giving of thanks

Personal Application: How shall we pray?

• Supplications
• Intercession
• Thanksgiving

Who shall we pray for?

• For all men, especially those in authority

2. Will you meet me at the “Throne of God” and Pray and then WALK like a CHRISTian? (1 Tim 2:2, 3)

“2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour.”

• The word “kings” is basileús which means those leading other people, kings
• The word authority is hyperochḗ which means superiority, elevation
• The word “quiet” is hēsýchios which means peaceable, tranquil
• The word “tranquil” is the word ḗremos which means quiet, solitary
• {The word “honesty” is semnótēs which means seriousness, respect, gravity, holiness

3. Will you meet me at the “Throne of God” and Pray, and then GO & GLOW for the GLORY of our Lord? (1 Tim 2:3-7)

“4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 6Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. 7Whereunto 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.”

• Speaking of Jesus, who gave himself a “ransom,” the word “ransom” is antílytron, which means to purchase for a price.

Conclusion: “I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” (1 Tim 2:8)

In the light of what Jesus has done for us; i.e. paying for our sins, we ought to pray for all men, and especially for those in authority. Then afterwards, we are to live a peaceable life that is motivated by sharing with others how the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ ought to cause us to “LIFT up Holy Hands with THANKSGIVING”!