IN HOUSE BIBLE STUDY
### **Title: "The Enquirer | Tuesday Night Bible Study with Pastor Michael Jackson: 1 Timothy 2:1-8"**
**Description:**
Join Pastor Michael Jackson for this week’s *The Enquirer* Tuesday Night Bible Study as he explores 1 Timothy 2:1-8 which focuses on instructions for public worship, emphasizing prayer and the roles of men and women within the church.
[1] The passage begins with an exhortation to prioritize prayer, specifically "supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks" for all people.[2] This includes praying for those in authority, such as kings, to foster a peaceful and godly environment conducive to the spread of the Gospel.[2] The goal of this prayer is that Christians may lead "a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity."[3]
The passage then highlights the theological foundation for prayer, stating that "there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus," who gave Himself as a ransom for all.[4] This underscores the universal scope of God’s desire for salvation, as He "wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth."[3] Paul emphasizes his role as a preacher and apostle, tasked with conveying this message to the Gentiles.[4]
The passage continues with instructions regarding the conduct of men and women in worship. Men are encouraged to pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.[5] Women are instructed to adorn themselves modestly, with good deeds, and to learn quietly with full submission.[5] Paul clarifies that he does not permit a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but rather, she is to remain quiet.[5] This is based on the creation order, where Adam was formed first, followed by Eve.[5]
The main points of this chapter are the practice of prayer and instructions for women.[6] The four types of prayer are supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks.[6] We are to pray for all people, including kings and those in authority, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.[6] God desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.[6] The one mediator between God and men is the Man Christ Jesus, who gave Himself as a ransom for all.[6] Men are to pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting.[6] Women are to adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, and with good works.[6] Women are to learn in silence with all submission and are not permitted to teach or have authority over a man.[6]
Join Pastor Michael Jackson for this powerful Bible study as he unpacks how we can remain faithful to Christ, as well as our roles and responsibilities as members of the body of Christ.
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