Bible Study Questions: 1 Timothy 2

On Sunday we'll continue our bible study in 1 Timothy. As we consider chapter 2, please read 1 Timothy and think through these questions.

Christians, Prayer, and the Government (2:1-7)

1. What, if any, differences exist between the types of prayer listed in 2:1?
2. Who are we to pray for (2:1-2)?
3. What is the purpose behind praying for governmental leaders (2:2)? What types of prayer might this require? Is this a different perspective than you've heard before?
4. What two reasons are listed for why it is good to pray for governmental leaders (2:3-4)?
   
5. What is the evangelistic function of prayer for governmental leaders (2:3-4)?
6. How does Jesus function in reality like the governmental leaders ceremonially do (2:5-6)?
7. Why is Jesus a better mediator than governmental leaders (2:6)?

How Christians are to Worship (2:8-15)

1. What are men asked to do (2:8)? Should this be the posture of prayer today for men? Why or why not?
2. If men don't need to lift up their hands in prayer because that was cultural, does the "cultural argument" apply to the instructions to women in 2:9-15? Why or why not?
3. How are women to "dress" (2:9-10)?
4. How are women to learn (2:11)?
5. What is the reason given for why women need to learn in quietness and submission (2:12)? Is this Paul's reason or a biblical reason (see 2:13-15). How do you determine this?
6. What does "assuming authority" over a man (2:12) mean? How do we go too far or not far enough with this?