The document discusses the importance of prayer and preaching according to 1 Timothy 2:1-7. It encourages praying for all people, including leaders, so that Christians can live peaceful lives and share the gospel message. The key points are that God wants everyone to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth, that Jesus is the one mediator between God and humanity, and that he gave his life to purchase freedom for all.

1. DEAR TIM: PRAY AND PREACH --I Timothy 2:1-7

2. 1 Tim. 2:1-7 –The New Living Translation I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. 2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. 3 This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. 5 For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus.

3. 1 Tim. 2:1-7 –The New Living Translation 6 He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time. 7 And I have been chosen as a preacher and apostle to teach the Gentiles this message about faith and truth. I’m not exaggerating—just telling the truth.

5. Lord, thank you for offering yourself and heaven's resources to me. I want to see your work accomplished. Thank you for letting me be a part of your family and your team. Commitment:

6. ANNOUNCEMENTS

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8. GOD INVITES US TO PRAY TO HIM. THIS DESERVES OUR BEST THINKING AND OUR BEST EFFORT

9. MY PRAYER LIFE NEEDS TO HAVE KEY QUALITIES AND INSIGHTS Recognition of God ● You are all Powerful ● You are all Merciful ● You are Empowering ● You are the Worthy

10. MY PRAYER LIFE NEEDS TO HAVE KEY QUALITIES AND INSIGHTS The Prayer of Jesus ● In Praise ● For Strength ● For Blessing ● For Enemies ● For Healing All to the Glory of the Father

11. The Foundations of Powerful Prayer James 5: 16 ~ "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." Philippians 1: 10 ~ "And this is my prayer.that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ." Psalm 19: 13 ~ "Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of great transgression."

12. The Parable of Righteousness ~ The Pharisee and the Tax Collector The Pharisee ~ "I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.“ The Tax Collector ~ "God, have mercy on me, a sinner.“ Jesus ~ "I tell you that this man, rather than the other when home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

13. The Parable of Righteousness ~ The Pharisee and the Tax Collector The Pharisee ~ "I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.“ The Tax Collector ~ "God, have mercy on me, a sinner.“ Jesus ~ "I tell you that this man, rather than the other when home justified before God. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."

15. COMM UNION = Common- Union with God The Lord’s Supper can be thought of as an act of prayer.

16. Confession: I believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Jesus is my Lord and Savoir.

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18. EVEN MORE AMAZING. GOD USES HUMANS FOR HIS P.R! PEOPLE, AMBASSADORS, WITNESSES AND LIVING PARABLES OF HIS NATURE!

19. Paradoxes that could befuddle us: THE GREAT ONE OF THE UNIVERSE PUTS HIS CAUSE IN FEEBLE HANDS! God wants to save everybody, but leaves the preaching to humans and won't override our will! I Timothy 2:4,7

20. Paradoxes that could befuddle us: THE RIGHTEOUS ONE PLANNED FOR OUR SALVATION, AT HIS EXPENSE! He insists on Justice. but has his Son absorb the beating we deserve! Romans 4:21-25

21. Paradoxes that could befuddle us: OUR GOD DOESN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT HE WANTS! God is all-powerful and all loving, but limits himself to the spoken word. He won't save us without our permission! I Timothy 2:6b

22. Paradoxes that could befuddle us: HE ENTRUSTS THE GOSPEL TO PEOPLE LIKE US. HOW AMAZING! A highly spiritual message.is placed in the hands of very earthy messengers. II Corinthians 4:7

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24. PRAYER & PRAISE

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26. Your Offering: “ Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” --Jesus

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29. Lord, thank you for offering yourself and heaven's resources to me. I want to see your work accomplished. Thank you for letting me be a part of your family and your team. Commitment:

30. He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time. --Paul to Timothy Go and help others know Jesus.