Introduction
Different aspects of prayer.
Questions
1. What does Paul say is one of the first things to pray for?
v 1 and 2 I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks be made for all men: for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
2. What does God desire for all people?
v 3 and 4 ... God our Saviour, who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
3. How does Paul advise women to dress?
v 9 ... that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety, not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing,
Summary Points
- v 1 and 2 We should pray that those in authority won’t cause us problems
- v 3 to 7 God desires all people to come to know him and be saved. Paul has been appointed to preach to the Gentiles
- v 8 to 15 Paul advises men and women about how they should behave