Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Philemon 1:17

Deeper Into Scripture is a methodology of scripture reading that instructs, encourages and equips people to read God's Word daily and deeply. We have created a unique four-fold method of bible reading that directs the individual to read a short passage of scripture four times. Each reading is done with a different question, instruction or objective to be considered. This repetitive reading takes us deeply into the Word of God, increases our understanding and draws us closer to Him.

Infinitum is a way of life centered on following Jesus by loving God and loving others through an emphasis on the habits and disciplines of surrender, generosity, and mission. We aim to see the Bible and also the world through these Jesus-colored lenses. In this short Infinitum Discipleship series reading plan, we focus on spiritual guidance.

This devotion taken from Book of Philemon will equip you with biblical truths and guide you to practice it daily as you continue your walk of faith in Christ.

A slave named Onesimus escaped from his owner, Philemon, and met the Apostle Paul in his Roman prison, who then led him to Christ. After learning about Onesimus’ wrongdoing against his master, Paul wrote this letter to plead with Philemon to forgive Onesimus. Reconciliation with people who have wronged us is difficult sometimes. May this letter encourage us to let go of our bitterness and renew our relationship with them.

The Apostle Paul wrote Philemon, which provides a beautiful example of forgiveness and reconciliation. Paul entreats Philemon to forgive his servant Onesimus, who had stolen from Philemon and then ran away. Onesimus is not just a servant but a brother and fellow follower of Jesus. The book of Philemon reminds us that Jesus reorients all our relational priorities, cultivating forgiveness and reconciliation towards all people.

There are many helpful ways to approach Bible study. One that has often proved fruitful is referred to as the inductive method. But what is it? And what are some practical steps for implementing it in personal Bible study? This plan outlines the inductive approach to Bible study and lays a foundation for The Bible Effect’s “Discover” plans on YouVersion.

In this short epistle, Paul reminds Philemon of his faith in Christ and his love for the saints. He then asks Philemon to welcome Onesimus, his runaway slave, despite the risks. Paul concludes with the rewards of a response of faith and love: Christlikeness, koinonia, and community. This three-day plan will challenge you to practice faith and love in more profound ways.

Have you ever wondered about the wonderful ways that faith and love can enhance your life? In this final three-day plan of the Philemon Series, Pastor Mark Rae takes us on a journey through the concluding verses of the letter the apostle Paul sent to Philemon. Here, we have the opportunity to observe the profound benefits of faith and love.

This plan offers a 3-day journey through the book of Philemon, making it ideal for both individual and group study.

Although you were excited about work before, everything’s different now. The pleasure has worn off. Opportunities pass you by. Bad bosses make it worse. And your paycheck doesn’t go quite as far as you want. Worse yet, it seems you’re stuck with this for life. Is that really God’s plan? Doesn’t He want better? This 4-day study digs in to the Bible to answer those questions and more.

This plan will explore what the letter of Philemon teaches us in four major areas. 1) WHO GOD IS: God’s character and nature 2) WHO WE ARE: the identity of humanity and/or believers 3) WHAT WE BELIEVE: core Christian doctrines 4) HOW WE LIVE: putting faith into action

In The Runaway Bible study, we will take a closer look at the book of Philemon and explore four ways Jesus responds to runaways. Prayerfully, as we walk through this small letter together, we will gain a deeper understanding of God’s indescribable love for those who have chosen to run away from Him—including us!

Mail From Jail is a devotional journey through the prison letters of the Apostle Paul—Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon—written during seasons of confinement yet overflowing with hope, truth, and transformation. Through these letters, we discover that God’s purposes are never limited by our circumstances, identity in Christ comes before activity, joy is found in surrender, work becomes worship, and grace has the power to restore what is broken.

Partnership is one approach that is often treated with extreme caution. In fact many steer clear of this approach due to the complexities of bringing more than one stake holder to the table. But, partnership is powerful, especially when all on board share a common vision, passion, and heart. More can be accomplished doing things together than going solo.

Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each chapter of the Bible that offer wisdom, guidance, and purpose for everyday work. Part 14: Titus - 2 Peter

In Psalm 16, David speaks of the joy to be found in God’s presence. Do you ever feel like you are lacking joy as you spend time in the Bible? During the next 6 days, we want to take you on a journey in Bible study through Philemon that we think you will find enjoyable, engaging, and transformative.

We are not called to be mediocre Christians, we are called to grow from good to great. The Scriptures are full of examples and secrets of great achievers. They have learnt from their mistakes and from their predecessors. Those who did not learn failed. This devotional is aimed to help you find a few of those secrets from the Scriptures that will help you achieve great things.

One thing is for certain–forgiveness is divine. We are called to forgive because we have been forgiven (Freedom and Peace-Natalie Bennett).

Some persons from the Bible are very well known. Others are mentioned only a few times. Hagar is one such little known person. Yet we can learn valuable lessons from her life story!

In this 10-day plan, we’ll journey through the book of Philemon—Paul’s shortest letter, but one of his most powerful. Through themes of identity, restoration, and forgiveness, we’ll discover how the love of Christ restores broken relationships and reshapes the way we see each other.

Reading entire books of the Bible can feel overwhelming and challenging, especially with the stress and busyness of daily life. With short Scripture readings and deep, poetic prayers, this 13-day plan highlights Paul’s letters with excerpts from "The Whole Bible Devotional" by Melissa A. McLaughlin.

This 13-day plan from TheStory Book Study takes you through Colossians and Philemon—two short letters packed with truth and encouragement. Written by Paul from prison, Colossians addresses false teaching and reminds believers that Christ is supreme and sufficient. Philemon, a personal note to a believer in Colossae, shows how the gospel reshapes relationships, even between a slave and master. Though written centuries ago, these letters still speak clearly today. Each day includes a Bible passage and a reflection from experienced Bible teachers to help you understand, apply, and grow in faith.

The Merciful Master is a two-week journey of grace through the epistle to Philemon. It is a verse-by-verse study of the letter that explores the generous mercy of God in Christ Jesus and what it means to live a life of love manifesting itself in acts of holy mercy.

We know everyone is going everywhere this summer. If you are either in summer school, doing an internship, or going abroad, we want to continue to find and follow Jesus together. We invite you to join us in our devotional, Everyone and Everywhere.

This 26-day study in the Prison Epistles will explore how Paul's teaching from prison can help us cultivate practices to free ourselves from the bondage of digital technology.