Philemon 1: Plea for Onesimus
What was the extent of Timothy’s involvement in writing to Philemon?
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Why did Paul involve others in his personal plea to Philemon?
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Where was Philemon’s house? What kind of house do you think he had?
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How might Paul have received knowledge of what was happening in Philemon’s city?
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Slavery was common in Paul’s day, and he encourages slaves to serve their masters well. Why did Paul have a different desire for Onesimus?
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How might Onesimus have served Paul in prison?
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What changed the slave’s value?
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How did Onesimus gain a special place in Paul’s heart?
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What is the difference between cheerful obedience and a choice out of obligation?
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If Onesimus were to be with Philemon for every day after delivering Paul’s letter, what difference would his freedom from slavery make?
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What reasons might Onesimus have had for leaving the house of Philemon?
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What did Paul think Onesimus owed his master?
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How far did Paul think Philemon would go in responding the plea for Onesimus’s freedom?
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Why did Paul ask for Philemon’s prayers?
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Why might Epaphras’s greeting have been of any importance to the household of Philemon? Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke?