A LESSON ON FORGIVENESS

Philemon Study

Study Taught byRev. Roger Odle,Northgate Baptist Church,Tampa, FL

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Lesson 1 – Intro to Philemon

Lesson 2 – Philemon 1:1-7

Who wrote the book?

V1 –_________

Who are the main characters in the book?

V1-________, v1 –_____________, v10 –______________

Approximately when was it written?

Approximately AD _____

Is there scripture to back up when it was written?

_________________________________– Luke was with Paul,_______________________________– Timothy visited Paul,_____________________– Mark visited Paul

Where was the writer residing at the time of writing to Philemon?

________________________________________

What is the main theme of the book?

_____________________

Where did you find all this information?

___________________________________________________

Lesson 2 – Philemon 1:1-7Who was Philemon

(fil-ay’-mone)

_______________________________________ [Acts 19:10], / __________________________ / name means “__________”

Who was Apphia

(ap-fee’-a)

-___________________________________________________

Who was Archippus

(ar’-khip-pos)

Name means “__________________” / could have been ____________ son / or an _________ in the Colossianchurch

Who was Onesimus

(on-ay’-sim-os)

___________________ / possibly stolefrom __________and left / found his way to Paul where he was_____________ and then sent back to Philemon with a personal letter / namemeans “________________” / later accompanied _____________ to deliverletter to Colossae [Colossians 4:7-9]

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Lesson 3 – Philemon 1:8-9

How did Paul describe Philemon?

V5 -_____________ – a conviction or belief respecting man's relationship toGod and divine things, generally with the included idea of trust and holyfervour born of faith and joined with itFaith relating to God_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Faith relating to Christ_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________V6 -_____________ – (KJV-communication) a gift jointly contributed, acollection, a contribution, as exhibiting an embodiment and proof of fellowshipV7 -__________________– benevolent brotherly loveAsk yourself this question, “Can people say the same about me that I amgenerous, loving, and have great faith?”

Lesson 3 – Philemon 1:8-9How did Paul approach Philemon about his situation with Onesimus?

Hecame to Philemon with great __________ and _____________. He calledhim a __________, in v4-7 Paul praised him for his _________ and________ in God, and then made his appeal through a ___________ forPhilemon’s correct response

What is involved with showing respect to others?

Respect –__________________________________________________ | (Cambridge)_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Look up (EQI.com) Here are some specific ways to show respect:

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Asking others "How would you feel if..." before making a decision whichaffects them

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Voluntarily making changes and compromises to accommodate their feelings, desires and needs

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Not interrupting them

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Soliciting and allowing feedback. Trying to understand their beliefs,values and needs