1 Timothy 2:1–10
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Lesson
Paul begins a two chapter discussion on issues of leadership in the Ephesian church. He begins by critiquing their habit of praying only for some people, which shows their legalistic way of looking at salvation. Then he deals with issues of public worship, first men then women. These are issues that the leaderhip should have been dealing with but most likely were being caused by poor leadership.
Outline
1 Timothy 2:1–7
False teachers were elitists
Reason #1 — God wants all people to be saved (2:3-4)
Reason #2: Jesus died for all people (2:5-6
Reason #3: Paul is missionary to the Gentiles (2:7)
1 Timothy 2:8–10
Men's disruptive behavior in worship (2:8)
Not saying you have to raise your hands
Is saying hands must be holy
Doesn’t specify what they were angry about
Women's disruptive behavior in worship (2:9–10)
1. Extravagant
2. Sexually enticing
3. Not just clothing, but attitudes, values, priorities
Solution — beautiful where it matters
Not saying women can’t wear jewelry
Major interpretive issue: “woman” or “wife”
