Happy Friday and greetings from Bible Study Snacks! Whether it's your first time with us, or you're a regular follower of this blog, it's great to have you!
I'm delighted that you will be joining me as we walk through the richness of God's spoken word, and wisdom. As always, I hope you had a great week, and that today finds you in good health, positive in energy, and strong in faith! Before we start, a little background information is in order.
This week, we continue our study of The First Epistle to Timothy, or 1 Timothy. It was written about 58-59 A.D. Some believe that Paul may have written 1 Timothy after his extended stay at Ephesus and departure to Macedonia on his third missionary journey. Generally, it is the consensus that Paul wrote this epistle from Macedonia, following his first imprisonment in Rome.
Paul's letter is directed to a young evangelist who was given the responsibility of working with a congregation and leading them in the right way. All that is written is designed to assist, both, him and the congregation in doctrine and conduct.
Although brief, the studies presented here are packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. It is my ultimate hope that they might inspire you to an even deeper study of Scripture!
As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let us pray together...
"Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen"
If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are some things to think about for this week's lesson...
This Weeks Objectives: Participants should be able to...
* appreciate the importance and place of prayer, especially in the lives of men.
* notice God's desire for the salvation of all men, therefore offering Christ as a ransom for all, not just a select few.
* understand the proper adornment of women, and their place in the public teaching of the church.
For your convenience, here is a summary of this week's lesson, specifically 1 Timothy, Chapter 2...
Having reminded Timothy of his charge to remain in Ephesus and "wage the good warfare," Paul now begins instructing Timothy in matters that involve the church. He begins with a call to prayer, defining for whom and why we should pray. His desire is that men pray in every place, lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting (1 Timothy 2:1-8).
Just as men are to pray everywhere, so women are to adorn themselves properly. This involves modest apparel worn with propriety and moderation, but it also includes good works, as is proper for women professing godliness. Also proper is women learning in silence (translated peaceable in verse 2) with all submission.
Therefore a woman is not permitted to teach or have authority over a man. Basing this restriction on the relationship of Adam, Eve, and the fall, Paul reminds them they can be saved in their natural role of childbearing if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control (1 Timothy 2:9-15).
REVIEW QUESTIONS:
1) What four things does Paul exhort be made for all men? (1 Timothy 2:1)
2) Who else are we to pray for? Why? (1 Timothy 2:2)
3) What does God desire for all men? (1 Timothy 2:4)
4) Who is the one mediator between God and men? (1 Timothy 2:5)
5) For whom did Jesus give Himself as a ransom? (1 Timothy 2:6)
6) What did Paul desire that men do? (1 Timothy 2:8)
7) How are women to adorn themselves? (1 Timothy 2:9-10)
8) How were the women to learn? (1 Timothy 2:11)
9) What did Paul not permit a woman to do? (1 Timothy 2:12)
10) What two reasons does Paul give for these limitations on women? (1 Timothy 2:13-14)
11) What are the women encouraged to continue in? (1 Timothy 2:15)
After completing this week's study, I encourage you to go back and read through the material again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around!
As always, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until our next time...
God bless you!
Sheri
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