Bible Study on the Book of Philemon
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The letter of “Philemon” written by Paul is a simple yet interesting book of the Bible. Often, overlooked perhaps, due to its size, there are nuggets of gold in this book. Through this study, we will examine the book more closely and glean some of those precious gold treasures. Presented first will be the text we are studying then the questions and notes will follow.
Study of Verses 8 – 16
In an effort not to make any one Bible Study posting too long I will limit the amount of questions addressed in each posting. Therefore a section of study i.e. verses 8-16 may be spread out over more than one week.
New King James Text of Book of Philemon:
Philemon
8Therefore, though I might be very bold in Christ to command you what is fitting, 9yet for love’s sake I rather appeal to you—being such a one as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ— 10I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten while in my chains, 11who once was unprofitable to you, but now is profitable to you and to me. 12I am sending him back. You therefore receive him, that is, my own heart, 13whom I wished to keep with me, that on your behalf he might minister to me in my chains for the gospel. 14But without your consent I wanted to do nothing, that your good deed might not be by compulsion, as it were, but voluntary. 15For perhaps he departed for a while for this purpose, that you might receive him forever, 16no longer as a slave but more than a slave—a beloved brother, especially to me but how much more to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
Questions on verses 8,9:
Q-1 from v-8
As Paul is writing to Philemon, he tells him in verse eight that he could take what type of demeanor with him?
Q-2 from v-8
Paul also indicates he has the right to_______________Philemon regarding a matter.
Q-3 from v-8
What terminology does Paul use, at the end of verse eight, regarding what he is going to address Philemon about or request of Philemon? What is______________. What does the use of this terminology mean to you?
Q-4 from v-9
What does Paul states he would rather do, instead of commanding Philemon?
Q-5 from v-9
What does Paul state is his motivation for handling things this way with Philemon?
Q-6 from v-9
How does Paul indicates he learned that it was better to handle things in this manner?
Q-7 from v-9
What does the manner in which Paul addresses this matter and the statements that he makes in reference to his age help us to see about Paul’s character, mannerisms and maturity level?
Q-8 from v-9
Paul tells us he has once again suffered for the cause of Christ. In what manner is Paul at the time of this writing suffering?
Q-9 from v-9
Have you personally ever suffered for the cause of Christ? Would you be willing to if it became necessary? How do you believe you would handle the situation?
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