WHO’S WHO?
Who wrote the letter to Philemon?
Paul
Finish the verse:
“Carry each other’s ______.”
Burdens
What modern term describes publicly rejecting someone online for wrongdoing?
Cancel culture
What major Christian value is shown in Philemon?
Forgiveness/compassion/grace
Compassion or pity: Feeling sorry without helping
Pity
Who was the runaway slave?
Onesimus
Paul appealed to Philemon on the basis of what?
Love
True or False: Compassion always requires action.
True
Why didn’t Paul force Philemon?
He wanted voluntary love-driven obedience
Compassion or pity: Taking action to help
Compassion
Who was Onesimus’ master?
Philemon
“Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility…” comes from which book?
Colossians
What social media issue makes forgiveness difficult today?
Screenshots/public exposure/permanent digital footprint
What does Onesimus’ transformation teach us?
People can change
Justice or mercy: Giving someone another chance
Mercy
Where was Paul when he wrote this letter?
In prison
“Be kind and compassionate to one another…” is found in what book?
Ephesians
Name one way to “carry someone’s burden” today.
(any reasonable answer)
How does Paul mirror Jesus in this story?
He intercedes and offers to pay the debt
Justice or revenge: Public humiliation
Revenge
Who acted as mediator in the conflict?
Paul
What did Paul say should be charged to him?
Onesimus’ debt/wrongs
What is more powerful according to this lesson: punishment or restoration?
Restoration
What is the “big picture” message of Philemon?
Restoration through love and grace
Leadership or manipulation: Appealing through love
Leadership