1 Timothy Chapter 2 Summary
Exhortation to prayer. Divine order for the sexes.
Discussion Questions for 1 Timothy, Chapter 2
- Who does Paul urge us to pray for? What kind of prayers does Paul urge? Why does he emphasize prayer?
- What role does prayer play in successfully and daily living out the Gospel?
- What are some of the tangible results that Paul says mark a God-pleasing life? Why does God desire these things in his church?
- Paul’s stand against false teachers and their “knowledge” comes out several times in this chapter. What evidence does he give to show that he has the authority he claims to oppose them? (See v. 7 and compare with Ch. 1:1, 16).
- In what ways does Paul show the centrality of the gospel in this chapter? How does he summarise it here (see vv. 5–6)? What parallels or examples do you see of the centrality of the gospel in your own life?
- In light of the gospel, how does Paul outline men's behavior in worship? What does he want them to avoid? What does this suggest about the role of men in creation order? In what ways does this description resemble (or not) worship in your church community?
- What do verses 9 through 15 instruct women to do or not do? Do all of these apply to women in the church today? Why or why not?
- What points does Paul address about women’s behavior in church? How does this reveal a life transformed by the gospel?
- What special honor does Paul give women? How is this unique to them because of their womanhood? In what ways does this show God's special favour to them?
- What reasons does Paul give in support of his point on women’s authority? How does this demonstrate creation order vs. cultural norms?
Key Words/Phrase
Prayer, v. 1. Women, v. 10.
Characters
God, Christ, Paul, Adam, Eve, Timothy.
Strong Verse(s)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8.
