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Question 1
Who was the author of this epistle? (1)
Question 2
What descriptive title does the author give himself? (1)
Question 3
In what verses in did Paul refer to his imprisonment (1,9,13)
Question 4
What could the addition of Timothy's name imply?
Question 5
To whom was this epistle primarily addressed? (1)
Question 6
What are some things we know about Philemon? (1,2,5-7,15-16)
Question 7
What do we know about Archippus? (2)
Question 8
What is the significance of the order "grace and peace"? (3)
Question 9
Show how Paul's thanksgiving of Philemon was Godward, personal, and continual.(4)
Question 10
For what did Paul give thanks in regards to Philemon? (4-7)
Question 11
Why would Paul rejoice when others are refreshed? (7)
Question 12
What two avenues of approach lay open to Paul when he decided to appeal to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus? (8-9)
Question 13
What two points about himself did Paul make as an intercessor? (9)
Question 14
What relationship did Paul claim between himself and Onesimus? (10)
Question 15
From a selfish standpoint why was it difficult for Paul to send Onesimus back to Philemon? (13)
Question 16
What can be said about Paul's ethical principles? (14)
Question 17
How did Paul suggest the probability of divine providence in the departing of Onesimus? (15-16)
Question 18
In what two ways did Paul ask Philemon to receive Onesimus? (16-17)
Question 19
How did Paul deliver a death blow to the institution of slavery? (16)
Question 20
What perhaps prompted the phrases, "If he has wronged you or owes anything'? (18)
Question 21
What shows that Paul believed in making things right wherever possible? (18-19)
Question 22
What infers that Philemon also was a convert of Paul? (19)
Question 23
What do you think Paul meant when he wrote, "knowing that you will do even more than I say?" (21)
Question 24
In addition to appealing for Onesimus, what other thing did Paul request of Philemon? (22)
Question 25
What did Paul trust would be the result of Philemon's prayer? (22)
Question 26
Who else sent greetings to Philemon? (23-24)
Question 27
What was Paul's final prayer in this epistle? (25)
Discussion Questions
Question I
What are some possible meanings of the phrase " the church in your house"?
Question II
What are some practical applications that you personally can make from this epistle?
Question III
If one would consider this epistle to be a parable, who would the main characters be types of, and why?