Philemon Scriptures and Review Questions |
Philemon
Philemon had a slave by the name of Onesimus who apparently robbed him,
ran away, and fled to Rome where he was converted under the ministry of
Paul. Whereas Paul found Onesimus
beneficial, he would not keep him without Philemon’s consent. Thus Paul
sent Onesimus back to Philemon urging him to receive Onesimus as a brother
and as he would receive Paul himself.
1. Who was the author of this epistle? (1)
2. What descriptive title does the author give himself? (1)
3. In what verses in did Paul refer to his imprisonment (1,9,13)
4. What could the addition of Timothy's name imply?
5. To whom was this epistle primarily addressed? (1)
6. What are some things we know about Philemon? (1,2,5-7,15-16)
7. What do we know about Archippus? (2)
8. What is the significance of the order "grace and
peace"? (3)
9. Show how Paul's thanksgiving of Philemon was Godward, personal,
and continual.(4)
10. For what did Paul give thanks in regards to Philemon? (4-7)
11. Why would Paul rejoice when others are refreshed? (7)
12. What two avenues of approach lay open to Paul when he decided
to appeal to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus? (8-9)
13. What two points about himself did Paul make as an intercessor?
(9)
14. What relationship did Paul claim between himself and Onesimus?
(10)
15. From a selfish standpoint why was it difficult for Paul to send
Onesimus back to Philemon? (13)
16. What can be said about Paul's ethical principles? (14)
17. How did Paul suggest the probability of divine providence in
the departing of Onesimus? (15-16)
18. In what two ways did Paul ask Philemon to receive Onesimus?
(16-17)
19. How did Paul deliver a death blow to the institution of
slavery? (16)
20. What perhaps prompted the phrases, "If he has wronged you
or owes anything'? 21. What shows that Paul believed in making things right wherever
possible? (18-19)
22. What infers that Philemon also was a convert of Paul? (19)
23. What do you think Paul meant when he wrote, "knowing that
you will do even more than I say?" (21)
24. In addition to appealing for Onesimus, what other thing did
Paul request of Philemon? (22)
25. What did Paul trust would be the result of Philemon's prayer?
(22)
26. Who else sent greetings to Philemon? (23-24) 27. What was Paul's final prayer in this epistle? (25) Discussion Questions
1. What are some possible meanings of the phrase " the church
in your house"? 2. What are some practical applications that you personally can
make from this epistle? 3. If one would consider this epistle to be a parable, who would the main characters be types of, and why?
Answers for Philemon study questions
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