Lesson Outline
Background of the bookPaul was a prisoner in Rhome—twiceFour so-called “prison epistles”Onesimus, a runaway slaveThe purpose of the epistleSome characteristics of the epistleThe prayer for Philemon (Philemon 1-7)The greeting (Philemon 1-3)The thanksgiving and petition (Philemon 4-7)The plea for Onesimus (Philemon 8-17)The bases of it (Philemon 8-9)The beneficiary of it (Philemon 10-11)The petition (Philemon 12-17)The pledge of Paul (Philemon 18-25)In verses 17-19 three truths are illustrated.
Conclusion and application