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1 Timothy 2:1–4 (NLT)
1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.
Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.
2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
3 This is good and pleases God our Savior,
4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth.
INTRODUCTION:
I- THE PLAN GIVEN TO FOLLOW IN PRAYING FOR POLITICAL LEADERS.
(1 Timothy 2:1-2)
1 Timothy 2:1–2 (NLT)
1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.
Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.
2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
2:1 Παρακαλῶ οὖν πρῶτον πάντων ποιεῖσθαι δεήσεις, προσευχάς, ἐντεύξεις, εὐχαριστίας, ὑπὲρ πάντων ἀνθρώπων,
2 ὑπὲρ βασιλέων καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων, ἵνα ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον διάγωμεν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι.
A- Prayer for political leaders by believers is commanded.
(1 Timothy 2:2a)
1 Timothy 2:2a (NLT)
2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
1- We are instructed to pray for the leader of the nation.
a- In Paul’s day that was the King or Emperor (βασιλέων).
b- In the USA that is the president.
2- We are instructed to pray for all who are in authority ( πάντων τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων) ὑπεροχῇ= a state of high rank or position.
a- In Paul’s day, this would include senators, governors, city officials, etc. including military leaders.
b- This includes all political leaders that are present at all levels of government.
B- A plan for how to pray is given: (1 Timothy 2:1)
1 Timothy 2:1 (NLT)
1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.
Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.
1- Pray for (προσευχάς) The general word for prayer - this refers to talking to God on behalf of or for someone.
2- Ask God to help them (δεήσεις) Takes prayer for someone to the next level.
Refers to that which is asked with urgency based on presumed need—‘request, plea, prayer.
3- Intercede on their behalf (ἐντεύξεις).
This word speaks of intense prayer to God on behalf of another person, with the realization that God’s help alone will suffice for the need.
4- Give thanks for them (εὐχαριστίας).
To express gratitude for benefits or blessings—‘to thank, thanksgiving, thankfulness.’
To express thankfulness for a person or for what they have done or are doing.
II- THE PETITIONS TO REQUEST IN PRAYING FOR POLITICAL LEADERS.
(1 Timothy 2:2-4)
1 Timothy 2:2–4 (NLT)
2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
3 This is good and pleases God our Savior,
4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth.
2 ὑπὲρ βασιλέων καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων, ἵνα ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον διάγωμεν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι.
3 τοῦτο καλὸν καὶ ἀπόδεκτον ἐνώπιον τοῦ σωτῆρος ἡμῶν θεοῦ,
4 ὃς πάντας ἀνθρώπους θέλει σωθῆναι καὶ εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας ἐλθεῖν.
A- Pray for their conversion to Christ.
(1 Timothy 2:4)
1- God wants all people - including those who are in authority- to be saved (σωθῆναι ) and come to a knowledge of the truth(εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας).
a. σωθῆναι = pertaining to divine salvation—‘saving, bringing salvation.
b. εἰς ἐπίγνωσιν ἀληθείας= ‘to learn about, to find out, to come to know the truth.
This is necessary for freedom (John 8:32, 36)
John 8:32 (NLT)
32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:36 (NLT)
36 So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.
B- Pray for their character to be commendable.
(Proverbs 14:34)
Proverbs 14:34 (NLT)
34 Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
(Proverbs 29:2)
Proverbs 29:2 (NLT)
2 When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice.
But when the wicked are in power, they groan.
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C- Pray for their choices to be conducive to missional Christians.
(1 Timothy 2:2)
1 Timothy 2:2 (NLT)
2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
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