POWER IN THE WORD (Bible Study Answer Sheet) 5-13-26

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◊ Paul’s letter to Philemon:
● Philemon’s (background)
* a wealthy 1st-century Christian leader in Colossae
* a friend of the Apostle Paul
* He hosted a church in his home
● Onesimus’s (background)
* a runaway enslaved man
* His name means useful or profitable

◊ Key reasons for the letter include:
● Reconciliation and Forgiveness:
● A Change in Status:
● Intercession:
● Applying the gospel:
◊ The conflict:
Philemon’s owned a person (slave Onesimus) who ran away
◊ The Appeal:
Paul sent Onesimus back to Philemon with a letter
encouraging Philemon to practice Christian grace and
forgiveness by welcoming Onesimus as an equal brother in
the Christ Jesus

◊ This letter is about four things:
* Reflection on Grace:
* Acting on Forgiveness
* Recognized Equality
* Brotherhood over Slavery:
◊ Life Lessons from the letter to Philemon:
● We Can Use Our Home for God’s Glory:

     ● We Should Pray for One Another
● Our Faith Is a Blessing to Others
● We Can Appeal to Others in Love
● We Are Encouraged to Love Like Jesus
● We Should Advocate for Freedom
● Let Us Forgive Like Jesus
● Let’s Give One Another the Benefit of the Doubt
● Be Part of a Community of Believers
● It Is Important to Bless Others