Philemon 20-25. The Lord Jesus invited the weary to find rest in him. Christians take that example and live it out in daily life: our aim must be not to tire others but refresh them. Paul uses that thought as
Slavery
The big issue which triggers the note we know as Philemon is slavery: Paul is sending a slave back to his master. So what do we need to know about slavery which helps us to understand Paul’s approach? This sermon
Do good to all
Philemon 4-6. After his greeting, Paul next mentions his prayers for the recipient. In his words we hear indications of the way he will write in the rest of the letter. He thanks God for his friend’s faith and the
The ‘lay aside’ rule
Philemon 1-3. Sitting beneath all Paul writes is a principle which Christians must apply to their lives. It teaches us how to think of the benefits and advantages we personally have. Applied well, it makes our lives suited to building