Setting the Stage

Taught by Scott Price

 Philemon 1:4-7

 

Paul shows ________ _________________ for Philemon

I thank my God always, making mention of you in my prayer

Philemon was a _______ _____ of Paul’s prayer life (Luke 18:1)

because I hear of your love and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints.

Philemon had a __________ that ____________ him (Acts 11:22)

Philemon’s reputation was a ______ _____

Paul ___________ ____________ in Philemon’s ministry

and I pray that the fellowship of your faith may become effective through the knowledge of every good thing which is in you for Christ’s sake.

Paul is interested in ____________ (1 Cor. 16:8–9)

Paul is interested in the ____________ ________

Paul is interested in ____________ ____________ (Acts 9:36)

Paul ____________ Philemon of the _________ of his ministry

For I have come to have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.

Paul has __________ __________ from Philemon’s ministry (1 Timothy 6:15–16)

Because the _______ has _________ from Philemon’s ministry (Matthew 11:28)