THE FORGIVING LOVE
Philemon 1: 1 - 25
THE FORGIVING LOVE
Philemon 1
- Read verses 1-3. How does Paul identify himself? (1a) How does he describe the Colossian house church members? (1b,2; 2Ti 2:3; Eph 6:12) What blessings does he ask God for them? (3)
- Read verses 4-7. Why was Paul so thankful to God? (4,5,7; Col 1:3-8) What was Paul’s prayer for Philemon? (6)
- Read verses 8-16. Who was Onesimus? (10-11,15-16) Why does Paul send him back to Philemon? (8-16; 2 Cor 5:17-19; Genesis 16:8-9; Eph 6:5-8) What do you learn from Paul?
- Read verses 17-22. How does Paul appeal to Philemon for Onesimus? (17-20) How confident is Paul of Philemon’s obedience? (21) Why do you think he asks for a guest room? (22)
- Read verses 23-25. Who are the people who greet Philemon? (23,24; Col 1:7-8) What does Paul pray for Philemon? (25) How is this passage related to you?
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