Bridging the Gap

1 Timothy 2:1–7 NASB95

1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time. 7 For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying) as a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

Introduction:

Call to Prayer?

Author:

Audience:

Purpose:

Body:

I. Pray for all People

A. Types of prayers:

1. Supplication: asking for something

2. Prayers: referring to all communication with the Lord

3. Intercession: requests we make on behalf of others

4. Thanksgiving: gratitude for what God has given us

B. For everyone

1. It’s easy to pray for our friends, family and loved ones.

2. We should also pray for those whom we have conflict and our enemies, who annoy us, and who seem to be against us.

C. For all those in authority (added on purpose?)

II. Pray for what specifically

A. Their salvation

B. God desires all:

1. To be saved

2. To come to knowledge of the truth

III. How does this happen or how can this happen?

A. There is one God

B. There is one mediator between God and men who paid the price at the right time

C. We have to pray without

1. Wrath

2. Dissension

Conclusion:

What do we do with this?

What is the GAP?

It is a place where people can come together through prayer to bridge the gap by coming to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and to come to the knowledge of the truth.