1. In verses 1-2, Paul urges prayer for all men. How can one pray for every man? Why pray for a derelict government leader?

2. If God desires all men to be saved, why aren’t they? Is God’s sovereignty limited? See verse 4.

3. What is the job of a mediator? Why does Jesus need to be both a man and God? Is there another way to be saved?

4. In verses 8-10, what does lifting holy hands in prayer communicate? Why is this uniquely difficult for men? How is this an outward expression of an inward reality? How is women’s dress also an outward expression of an inward reality?

5. In verses 12-14, why does Paul prohibit women from teaching and exercising authority? Is this just his own preference? Is it unique to that time or culture? Whose authority is behind this limitation? What is Paul’s reasoning for this? What does this look like in our church?