1 Timothy 2:2a – Head and Neck

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[I urge … that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made]… for kings and all those in authority…

Summary: Is God really in charge? Paul’s admonition to pray for all those in authority is both a command and a test of our faith.   

At this point in our meditations on Chapter Two, we have looked at how we as Christians fight, who (or what) our enemy is, the three types of prayers (petitions, prayers, and intercessions), and the meaning of being thankful. Now, instead of generally praying for all people, we are focusing on “kings and all those in authority.” 

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