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Philemon

A host of the church in his home, asked by Paul to welcome back his runaway slave as a brother.

The story

1. The church in your house Philem 1-2

   A host and fellow worker.

2. Refreshing the saints Philem 4-7

   Paul thanks God for his love.

3. Wronged Philem 11, 18

   His slave has run off, perhaps owing him.

4. Receive him as you would me Philem 15-17

   Paul asks him to welcome a brother.

5. A guest room Philem 21-22

   Paul trusts he will do even more.

Key verses

“the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you” Philemon 1:7 (ESV)

Read together: Philem 1-2 · Philem 4-7 · Philem 11, 18 · Philem 15-17 · Philem 21-22

Questions to sit with

1. Is there someone who wronged you that God is sending back into your life as a brother or sister?
2. Philemon's home refreshed people. Who needs a place at your table?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.