Philemon 11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me. As someone who used to be viewed as somewhat useless, not as gifted as my three older brothers, and living with uncontrolled and unknown ADHD, I know what it feels to be discounted. I amContinue reading “Useless! – Philemon 11”
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Partners
Philemon 1:17 So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. When you hear the word “partner” what comes into your mind? I think business partner, golf partner, prayer partner. But I also hear the term “life partner” being thrown around these days. What other “partners” come to mind inContinue reading “Partners”
Day 110
Philemon Key Verses: 10-11 This short book, only one chapter, shows great care in bringing restoration to a relationship that has changed dramatically because of Jesus. Sometimes when people come to Christ other people don’t like the changes. They want things the way they used to be because it was comfortable and familiar, not becauseContinue reading “Day 110”
Philemon – Day 110.00
Philemon: Love Acrostic Theme: LOVE Author: Paul Date Written: around 61-63 A.D. Audience: Philemon, a slave owner Key Verse: 10, 11 Outline: vv1-7 Letter of Philemon’s love vv8-14 Onesimus becomes a Christian vv15-20 Vindication requested for Onesimus vv21-25 Expectation cited by Paul
9Sep2008 Philemon 18
18 If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me. Have you ever assumed someone else’s debt, paid their bill? If you have, you know it can be a very freeing and liberating experience. It might be something as small as paying for their meal at a restaurant withoutContinue reading “9Sep2008 Philemon 18”
8Sep2008 Philemon 17
17 So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. Have you ever been welcomed warmly because someone else opened the door for your reception? Someone else, whose reputation and character made them welcome to that group, opened the way for you to be welcomed by that same group. ThatContinue reading “8Sep2008 Philemon 17”
7Sep2008 Philemon 13
13 I would have liked to keep him with me so that he could take your place in helping me while I am in chains for the gospel. So often we concentrate on the liberating aspects of the Gospel. We are freed from sin and the consequences of that sin when we become Christians. WeContinue reading “7Sep2008 Philemon 13”