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Lesson Summary:

Paul addresses the priority of prayer and the roles of men women in the public worship order in the church.

Focus Passage: I Timothy 2

Outline and Lesson Goal

Principles and Applications

I. The Priority of Prayer for the Church (2:1-8)

Principle: God’s Faithful People advance the Kingdom through Prayer.
Application: How could you change your prayer life so that the focus is on the priority of reaching all men with the Gospel?
Scripture Reference

The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.
I Peter 4:7 (NASB)

II. The Priority for Women in the Church: (2:9-15)

Principle: Godly Women are a Blessing to their Homes and their Church.
Application: How can you encourage the women in your family and your congregation today in their walk with Christ?
Scripture Reference

In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any of them are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives,
²as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior.
³Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses;
⁴but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.
I Peter 3:1-4 (NASB)