Philemon

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


KNOW Philemon

Join us for a chapter-by-chapter study of the books of Colossians + Philemon. This plan covers the entirety of both Colossians + Philemon, including chapter summaries and study questions to help you get the most out of your Bible reading. This study, along with other resources, can be found on everydayscripture.org. Our mission is to encourage spiritual growth through the knowledge of God's Word. We hope you join us!

Colossians + Philemon | Reading Plan + Study Questions

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.

Through the Bible: Philemon

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.

The Merciful Master

This reading plan is part of a series that will take you through the entire New Testament in a year. Each month's plan covers a specific book. June covers the second half of Luke. Read the daily passage first, reflect on one or more questions, then try the engagement practice.

New Testament in a Year: June

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.

Reconciliation: A Study in Philemon

Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. Isn’t it a shame that people must go somewhere else to find that instead of looking first to the church? People don’t want a friendly church. They want to find Christian friends. Will you be that friend people are looking for? Through Philemon, Pastor Mark Rae shows us how.

[The Epistle of Philemon] Risks of Faith and Love

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.

Deeper Into Scripture: Philemon

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. 