1. I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1–4
 

This passage deals specifically with evangelistic praying. The context of these verses deals with salvation and people coming to know Jesus. This focuses on praying for those who don’t know Jesus and praying for an environment where it is easier to share the gospel and a culture that allows believers to share their faith freely.

This is a call to pray that the church, and particularly the Peniel Church, be what we need to be so that we can become more effective in reaching the unreached and unbelievers with the Good News of Jesus the Christ.

Will you accept the challenge and respond to Paul’s exhortation for the expansion of the Kingdom of God?

Jesus said, “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto Me” (John 12:32)
 

In context, Jesus proclaimed that the time to fulfill His mission by dying had arrived. But like a seed, His death would result in new life and produce fruit. We note in this passage that the word, “if” does not refer to a mere possibility. Some translations translate this passage as “When I am lifted up from the earth,” which seems to more accurately conveying the certainty of this condition (Christ’s crucifixion) coming to pass.

And when He is lifted up, He WILL draw ALL into Himself. The pull of the cross is not restricted to just some people. Christ’s pull is not limited to just the elect. Jesus said He would draw ALL people to Himself. Some respond by receiving Christ as Savior, while others respond by resisting the draw of the Cross.

Are you receiving or resisting the draw of the Cross of Christ in your life?

And Jesus took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. 20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. Luke 22:19–20

In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, he reminded them of the origin of their shared meal, while also providing some needed correction. The Lord’s Supper’s purpose is to remember Jesus. It is not a time for lavish display or ostentation. It is not a time to display wealth or position. Instead this meal is a time to reflect on what Jesus has done in giving His life for others. It is a time, Paul later explains, for self-examination (10:28).

The Corinthians are to discern the body (10:29) — both Christ’s corporeal body and the corporate body of believers — so they can overcome division and remember the body of Christ to which they belong.

Adaptedfrom: https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/maundy-thursday/commentary-on-1-corinthians-1123-26-11