Main point: The book of Philemon is a living lesson on forgiveness. In verses 8-18, Paul makes his appeal to Philemon and describes four actions that forgiveness entails.

Main point: The book of Philemon is a living lesson on forgiveness. In verses 4-7, Paul prays for Philemon and gives praise for his spiritual character and capacity to forgive Onesimus.

Main point: The book of Philemon is a living lesson on forgiveness. Just as Philemon was shown mercy through the grace of Christ, so he must graciously forgive his repentant runaway slave who has returned as a brother in Christ. In the introductory verses of Philemon, we see three aspects of how to serve Christ and relate to each other in the family of God.

Main point: In this passage, we see five scenes of Barnabas and Paul’s missionary work that reveal how Christ’s mission is now our commission.

Main point: The book of Proverbs describes the contrast between pride and humility, the rewards of humility, and how to put off pride and cultivate humility.

Main point: The book of Proverbs describes the sovereignty, wisdom, and love of God. Is God in control? Is His wisdom perfect? Does He love you? Can you trust Him?

Main point: From David’s prayer in Psalm 25, we learn that trust triumphs over trials.

Main point: The book of Proverbs describes the principle, practice, and promise of wise money management so that we can glorify God with our finances and possessions.

Main point: The book of Proverbs describes the dignity, the duty, and the delight of work so that we can glorify God in the workplace.

Main point: The book of Proverbs describes the goal, grace, and guidelines of parenting that glorifies God.