Philemon: The Run-Away Slave Returns

21/12/2023 34 min

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Episode Synopsis

Apart from the Gospel, this makes no sense

Background of the Letter

I. Paul’s Reason for Writing

Consideration #1: Paul’s Authority (v8-9)
Consideration #2: Onesimus is Useful (v11, 13)
Consideration #3: Paul Loves Onesimus (v10, 12)
Consideration #4: Paul Saved Philemon (v19-20)


II. Paul’s Request (v17)

III. Paul’s Offer to Repay (v18-19)


Application Questions
1. Do we love each other as family?
2. Do we forgive each other?
3. Do we think we are superior to others?