Pastor Jeremy | BFBC-Glendive | Wednesday

Philemon 1-25

● This is a letter from Paul to his friend and ministry

partner Philemon

● In this letter Paul makes a request for

reconciliation between his two “sons in the faith”

● It is clear that Onesimus had wronged, cheated, or

even stolen from Philemon in the past while he

was a slave in his home.

● It is also clear that Onesimus is not the same

person he used to be and has spent an extended

amount of time learning and helping the apostle

Paul.

● Paul says he is totally up for keeping Onisimus to

himself but thought that would be wrong of

him...he was open to the idea of Philemon willingly

allowing Onisimus to stay with Paul but wanted

him to make that decision on his own.

3 Takeaways from this book when it comes to dealing

w/ people:

1. Sometimes separation is necessary when dealing

with people.

2. Reconciliation is something the Lord would ask of

you if the “hoser” has indeed repented and proved

themselves profitable again.

3. A reconciled relationship has to potential of

exceeding it’s previous state...you could say it this

way...it could get gooder than it was ever

before...or you could say it this way: New and Improved