c. To pray for an environment in which we can flourish...

that we may live peaceful and quiet lives

d. To pray that we manifest the lifestyle we are called to...

in ALL godliness and holiness.

2. We are called to PRAY...(a) because Gods ultimate desire

is for ALL His sons & daughters to come home...
3

This is good,
and pleases God our Savior,
4

who wants ALL people to be saved

and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

Pastor Doug Wilson BETHANY A PLACE OF NEW BEGINNINGS

October 30, 2016 1 day before Harvest Party!

1 TIMOTHY 2:1-7 (TNIV)

1

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made
for everyone
2
for kings and all those in authority,
that we may live peaceful and quiet lives
in all godliness and holiness.
3

3.

...and
5

For there is ONE GOD

and one mediator between God and human beings,
CHRIST JESUS, himself human,

This is good, and pleases God our Savior,

4
who wants all people to be saved
and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

For there is one God & one mediator between God & human beings,
Christ Jesus, himself human, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people.
This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.
7

And for this purpose I was appointed a herald & an apostle I am telling
the truth, I am not lying & a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.

1. We are called to PRAY!

1 TIMOTHY 2:1-7 (TNIV)
1

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and

thanksgiving be made
a. To pray for EVERYONE we dont exist for our own benefit!

for EVERYONE
b. To pray specifically for political leaders & ALL in authority...
2

for kings and ALL those in authority,

(b) because Jesus gave Himself for ALL people!

4.

...and

who gave himself as a ransom for ALL people.

(c) because you & I are on a mission for all people!

This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. 7 ...for this
purpose I was appointed a herald & an apostle I am telling
the truth, I am not lying & a true & faithful teacher of the
GENTILES.

We pray for all people

(even politicians & governing leaders kinds of people)
that theyll create & maintain a healthy environment
in which we will live godly and holy lives...
because God loves all people
and Jesus gave Himself for all people
& you & I have been sent to serve all people!

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