PHILEMON

Correct Pronounciation:fil-ay'-moneNOT fie-lee-mon!

PHILEMON

Meaning:The Friendly One

Literally: Friendship

Who is the letter from?

THE OLD APOSTLE PAUL&

TIMOTHY THE YOUNG ELDER

Who is the letter to?

PHILEMON, Apphia, Archippu & Philemon's

Housechurch

When was it written?The Apostle Paul refers to himself as old (aged) in verse 9, so the letter was

probably written in the last ten years of his life

When was it written?

When the Apostle Paul was under house-arrest?

When was it written?No, he wasn't under house-

arrest at this time. We know this because he asks

them to prepare a guest room for him in verse 26

Pre-Occupations of Paul?He refers to Christ 7 times, 5 times to

Lord and 5 times to prisoners or chains - to himself in verses 1, 9, 10 and 13, and to Epaphras in verse 23; he refers to fellow- (Gr. sun: together) 4 times,

love 3 times and also makes 2 mentions of both faith, grace, heart and

prayer respectively

People's NamesPaul = Little One

Timothy = Dear to GodPhilemon = Friendly One

People's NamesApphia = a Beloved Sister (a Colossian) some

say she was Philemon's wife, so maybe her name should be Apphiano?!Archippu = Ruler of Horses

Jesus = Joshua The One Who Saves / SaviourChrist = The Anointed OneOnesimus = Profitable One

People's NamesEpaphras = Devoted to Venus

Mark = Devoted to Mars (the God of War)Aristarchus = unk. (a Colossian)

Demas = prob. short for Demetrios (Devoted to the Goddess of Spring and Summer)

Lucas/Luke = Giver of Light

Key Verses

Verse 3Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and

the Lord Jesus Christ

Key Verses

Verses 4-7I thank my God, always making mention of you

in my Prayers...

Key Verses

Verse 12Receive him, that is, my own heart...

Key Verses

Verse 16No longer a Slave, but more than a Slave a

Beloved Brother...

Key Verses

Verse 17If you consider me a

Partner, Receive him as you would Receive me

Key Verses

Verses 18 & 19If he has Wronged you, or

Owes you Anything, put it on my Account...

...I will Repay you

Key Verses

Verse 20...Let me have Joy from you in the Lord. Refresh my Heart in the Lord

Key Verses

Verse 21Having Confidence in your Obedience... Knowing you

will do even more than I say

Philemon, Paul and Onesimus

DISCUSS:What have we learned

from this Letter to Philemon & co?

Key Verses

Verse 25The Grace of our Lord

Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen

Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25

Verses 3 and 25 togetherGrace and Peace to you from God

our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ... The Grace of our Lord

Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen

Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25

Romans 1 verse 7Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and

the Lord Jesus Christ

Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25

How many times do you think GraceGrace and PeacePeace are referred to

together?

Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25

GraceGrace and PeacePeace are referred to together 1818 times in the New

Testament!

Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25

Romans 16 verses 20 & 24 The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you

(all.) Amen

Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25

1 Corinthians 1 verse 3Grace to you and Peace from God our Father and

the Lord Jesus Christ

Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25

1 Corinthians 16 verse 23The Grace of our Lord

Jesus Christ be with you. My Love be with you all in

Christ Jesus. Amen

Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25

2 Corinthians 1 verse 2Grace to you and Peace from God our Father and

the Lord Jesus Christ

Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25

2 Timothy 2 verse 1...Be strong in the Grace which is in

Christ Jesus

Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25

1 Peter 1 verse 2Grace to you and

Peace be multiplied

Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25

1 Peter 5 verses 5 - 7Likewise you younger ones, submit yourselves to those

older than yourselves. Indeed, all of you should be submissive to each another, and you should all

be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud,

But gives Grace to the humble. Therefore humble yourselves under the Mighty Hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your

Care upon Him, for He Cares for you

Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25 2 John 1 verse 3

Grace, Mercy and Peace will be with you from God the Father

and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father,

in Truth and Love

Connections to Verse 3 and Verse 25

2 Corinthians 12 verses 9 and 10My Grace is Enough for you, because My Strength

is made Perfect in Weakness. Therefore I will rather very happily boast in my infirmities, that the Power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in

reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christs sake. When I am Weak, I am Strong

2 Corinthians 13 verse 14

The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the Love of God and the Fellowship

of the Holy Spirit, be with you all

Grace What Is It?DISCUSS:

So what have we learned about Grace?

What is Grace?How do we receive it?

Revelation 22 verses 20 and 21

He testifies to these things, saying, Surely I am coming quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! The Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ

be with you all. AmenAmen