Study 1 From the Book of
Philemon is: Philemon
THIS IS THE ONLY STUDY OF THE BOOK OF PHILEMON
1.
What
light does this letter throw upon Paul himself?
Is he putting into practice Col. 3:12-14? Consider closely the appeal he
makes and the arguments by which he reinforces it.
2.
What
happened to Onesimus (Whose name means ‘useful’ or ‘profitable’) to make him
start living up to his name? Has acceptance of the Christian faith made us
useful (a) to the person who led us to Christ; (b) to those who are our
employers, or in a comparable position?
