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“Refresh my heart”

“Refresh my heart”. PHILEMON. Philemon. From Colossae (comp. v.23 and Col. 4:9-14 ) Was a Christian that Paul knew v.1, 4-7 Had slaves v.16 Onesimus was a slave that ran away from Philemon v.11-16 Paul converted him v.10 Paul is sending him back to Philemon v.12-14

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“Refresh my heart”

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  1. “Refresh my heart” PHILEMON

  2. Philemon • From Colossae (comp. v.23andCol. 4:9-14) • Was a Christian that Paul knew v.1, 4-7 • Had slaves v.16 • Onesimus was a slave that ran away from Philemon v.11-16 • Paul converted him v.10 • Paul is sending him back to Philemon v.12-14 • Main idea is to treat Onesimus as a brother and not just as a runaway slavev.15-20

  3. Philemon Outline • Greeting v.1-3 • Thanks v.4-7 • Paul’s appeal for Onesimusv. 8-22 • Closing v.23-25 • A close look at the entire letter reveals many ways Paul was persuading Philemon to do what he was asking…

  4. Philemon 1-3 (Greeting) Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved friend and fellow laborer, to the belovedApphia, Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

  5. Philemon 4-7 (Thanksgiving) “I thank my God, making mention of you always in my prayers, hearing of your love and faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints, that the sharing of your faith may become effective by the acknowledgment of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. For we have great joy and consolation in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed by you, brother.”

  6. Philemon 8-22 (Paul’s Appeal) • Emotional appeals: v.9for love’s sake I appeal… • Paul, the aged, a prisoner… • V.10 I appeal for my son Onesimus • V.12 receive him, that is my own heart • V.16a beloved brother, especially to me • V.17 if you count me as a partner, receive him as me • V.19you owe me your own self besides • V.20 let me have joy…refresh my heart • V.21 confidence in your obedience

  7. Philemon 8-22 (Paul’s Appeal) • Rational appeals: v.9 might be bold to command • V.11 was unprofitable, but now is profitable • V.13-14 appeal to fairness; can’t force obedience • V.15 appeal to providenceof God “perhaps” • V.16more than a slave, a beloved brother in the flesh and in the Lord • V.18-19 IOU (not to mention that you owe me) • V.21know you will do more than I say • V.22 I will be granted to you (accountability)

  8. Lessons in Philemon • Value of brotherly love 2 Peter 1:7 • Reason and persuasion Acts 17:2-4 • Providence of God Rom. 8:28, Philippians 1:12 • Impartiality in Christ Matt. 25:40-46 • Accountability in Christ Heb. 13:17 • Obedience cannot be forced 1 Tim. 4:1-5 You are accountable for your choices • Acts 2:37-42

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