Philemon

Theme: Reconciliation is possible, because Jesus shows Himself to be the Great Reconciler.

Theme: Paul’s actions toward Onesimus and Philemon teach us how we can be used by God in the process of reconciliation.

Theme: Paul’s words about Onesimus teach us how to be reconciled to someone when we are the one who caused the offense.

Theme: Paul’s words to Philemon teach us how to be receptive toward reconciliation when we are the offended party.

Theme: An introduction to the story of Philemon, and its illustration of the work of reconciliation.