Daily Readings (Page 261)

What are Paul’s arguments for why Philemon should forgive Onesimus?  Who do you need to forgive for having wronged you?  Ask God for the grace and courage to forgive as you have been forgiven.

What are Paul’s arguments for why Philemon should forgive Onesimus?  Who do you need to forgive for having wronged you?  Ask God for the grace and courage to forgive as you have been forgiven.

Remember fellow Christians who are in prison for their faith.  What positive ways can you help other than praying for them?

Remember fellow Christians who are in prison for their faith.  What positive ways can you help other than praying for them?

What specific instructions does Paul give about prayer (vv2-4)?  What are the standards for Christians when it comes to general conversations (v6)?

What specific instructions does Paul give about prayer (vv2-4)?  What are the standards for Christians when it comes to general conversations (v6)?

In our day, the relationship between slaves and masters can largely be compared to that of employees and employers.  What specific actions, attitudes, and motives should mark Christian employees?  What behaviours and eternal realities should mark Christian employers?

In our day, the relationship between slaves and masters can largely be compared to that of employees and employers.   What specific actions, attitudes, and motives should mark Christian employees?  What behaviours and eternal realities should mark Christian employers?

The Greek noun for fathers (v21) should rightly be translated as parents.  What needs to change in your marriage?  In the way you relate to your parents?  In the way you treat your children?

The Greek noun for fathers (v21) should rightly be translated as parents.  What needs to change in your marriage?  In the way you relate to your parents?  In the way you treat your children?