Philemon Observation Sheet

Philemon (23-25) ” (Robert G Gromacki, New Testament Survey, p 314) The Themes of the Book Brotherly love “Paul’s epistle to Philemon is a testimony to the

PHILEMON - Agape Bible College

Philemon serves as an example of tact in dealing with sensitive issues Slavery was a sensitive issue and under Roman rule a runaway slave could be executed There

OutlineoftheBookofPhilemon - Floral Heights Church of Christ

2 TextualStudyofPhilemon: I Introduction,salutations,andthanksgivingstoPhilemonandhisfamily(1:1-7): A “Paul,aprisonerofChristJesus,andTimothyourbrother

COMMENTARY ON THE BOOK OF PHILEMON

It is directed to Philemon, which means “kisses” or “one that is affectionate”, in behalf of Onesimus, which means “profitable” or “usefulness” Philemon was the master of Onesimus, a runaway slave Verse 1 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our beloved and fellow laborer,

STUDYING THE BOOK OF PHILEMON

1 STUDYING THE BOOK OF PHILEMON IN SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS Lesson 1 - Thanksgiving and Prayer - Philemon 1:1-7 Read the following verses in the New International Version or a translation of your choice

Philemon, A Study In Grace

Philemon, A Study In Grace Overview This is another of the Prison Epistles, the others being Colossians, Ephesians, and Philippians Written about 60-61 AD Main Characters: Philemon- a wealthy man living in Colassae The congregation met in his home (vs 2) He was a Gentile, owning slaves