The Priority of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 When to Pray How to Pray For Whom to Pray Why to Pray What to Pray Where to Pray

The Priority of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 When to Pray  “First of all”  Prime importance  Then – links to 1:18  Urge – shows passion rather than demand

The Priority of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 How to Pray  Four elements in Evangelistic prayer 1.supplications/entreaties – sense of need 2.prayers – used in reference to God and carries an element of worship & reverence; 2 Corinthians 4:15 3.petitions – fall in w/someone; Rom. 8:26 4.thanksgiving – spirit of gratitude to God

The Priority of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 For Whom to Pray  all men – not exclusive; Matt. 22:14  consistent w/heart of God; Ezek. 33:11  emphasis on all types of men

The Priority of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Why to Pray  a peaceful and compassionate church 1. tranquil – absence of outside disturbance 2. quiet – absence of internal disturbance 3. godliness – proper attitude 4. dignity – proper behavior

The Priority of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Why to Pray (contd)  Morally right – good, acceptable  Consistent with God’s desire 1.All men to be saved 2.Come to knowledge of the truth

The Priority of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 What to Pray  One God - uniqueness of Triune God  One Mediator - man Jesus Christ  One ransom – paid our ransom as the victim in our place  Therefore … One way only

The Priority of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Where to Pray  in every place - church  lifting holy hands – holy life  Without wrath – malice against others  Without dissension - unifying

The Priority of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Application #1 We need to pray for the lost (including our leaders) individually! #2 We need to pray for the lost as a congregation!