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 17 – 25
New King James Text of Book of Philemon:
Philemon
17If then you count me as a partner, receive him as you would me. 18But if he has wronged you or owes anything, put that on my account. 19I, Paul, am writing with my own hand. I will repay—not to mention to you that you owe me even your own self besides. 20Yes, brother, let me have joy from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in the Lord. 21Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say. 22But, meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I trust that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.
23Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, 24as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow laborers. 25The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
Questions on verses 17-25:
Q-1 from v-17
Paul again addresses how he wishes Onesimus to be received by Philemon, through making a comparison. How does Paul say he would like Onesimus to be received? Answer using the comparison Paul used.
Q-2 from v-17
Paul asked Philemon to consider what, when making his decision about how he would receive Onesimus?
Q-3 from v-18
In what way was Paul willing to take personal responsibility for Onesimus?
Q-4 from v-19
Why do you believe Paul would make a point of mentioning he was writing the letter with his own hand? There could be more than one plausible explanation.
Q-5 form v-19
Once again, we see Paul willing to go to great lengths to bring about peace between these two men. In this verse what does Paul attempt to do which would remove strife from between the two men?
Q-6 from v-19
How does Paul, trading on his personal relationship with Philemon, appeal to his consciousness’?
Q-7 from v-20,21
What might Paul have meant when he asked Philemon to allow him to have his heart refreshed and to have joy in the Lord?
Q-8 from v-20,21
Why does Paul believe he can have joy and his heart refreshed in the Lord via Philemon and Philemon’s actions?
Q-9 from v-22
Paul asked Philemon to prepare what for him and why?
Q-10 from v-22
Paul states, the freedom he was going to experience would come through what, which, whom was doing?
Q-11 from v-23,24
Paul mentions whom in these verses? What are their relationships to Paul?
Q-12 from v-25
Paul closes his letter by asking that the _______________ of our Lord Jesus be with your spirit. Why is this element so important?
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