Pray for America Pray for ALL Mankind Pray for the Men and Women in High Places – Pray! Pray! Pray!

Jamie Pantastico writes for Mesa Bible Study

by Jamie Pantastico

On November 1, 2020

Christianity | Daily Encouragement

Pray for our men and women in high places
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‘For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, ‘

I Timothy 2:3

We should never neglect to pray for America and the men and women in high places (regardless of party affiliation). That indeed we might continue to enjoy liberty and the freedoms like no other nation in history. Without a doubt, we all take our freedoms for granted, even as Christians, that this is just the norm. No, it isn’t. America has been blessed far beyond any nation and the Grace of God has been poured out on Americans like no other people on earth, and we can never take it for granted. Let’s look at the Lord’s admonition for us with regard to praying for men and women in authority and for ALL mankind. In 1 Timothy 2:

I Timothy 2:1-2

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; (We don’t just pray for men around us, our family, friends, and neighbors, the Lord encourages us to pray for men and women in high places. For Christian today it’s our Mayors, Governors, Presidents, and congressmen.) 2. For kings, for all that are in authority; (And why do we pray for our men and women in high places? Whether we believe it or not it’s for our own good! We are to pray for these men so that) that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”

Just to repeat. The Lord is encouraging believers to pray for men and women in high places for our benefit! And if members of the body of Christ are living quiet and peaceable lives then you can rest assured that the communities around us are living relatively peaceable. God doesn’t want us to just grovel in abject poverty and under the heavy boot of some foreign power. God wants us to live quiet and peaceable lives. And we’re to pray to that end.

That’s what our government is for. And I imagine this is where our founding fathers got the term that we are in the pursuit of what? Happiness. That’s our God-given right—the pursuit of happiness. And no other nation in the history of mankind has the opportunity to pursue happiness like the United States of America.

So, Pray! Pray!

 

 

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

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Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

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When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

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What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

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What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

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Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

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Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

 

The Good News

salvation

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

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