Tag Archives: Philemon

pray for a reunion

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230531 pray for a reunion Philemon 1:21-25 (JDV) Philemon 1:21 Since I am confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.Philemon 1:22 Meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for … Continue reading →

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your welcoming spirit

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230530 your welcoming spirit Philemon 1:17-20 (JDV) Philemon 1:17 So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would me.Philemon 1:18 And if he has wronged you in any way, or owes you anything, charge that to my … Continue reading →

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trusting after treachery

Posted on May 29, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230529 trusting after treachery Philemon 1:8-16 (JDV) Philemon 1:8 For this reason,1 although I have great boldness in Christ to command you to do what is right,Philemon 1:9 I appeal to you, instead, on the basis of care. I, Paul, … Continue reading →

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be stretched, be changed

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230528 be stretched, be changed Philemon 1:4-7 (JDV) Philemon 1:4 I always thank my God when I mention you in my prayers,Philemon 1:5 because I hear of your care for all the devotees and the faith that you have in … Continue reading →

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your congregation

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Jefferson Vann

20230527 your congregation Philemon 1:1-3 (JDV) Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and brother Timothy: To Philemon, our cared for co-laborer,Philemon 1:2 and to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the congregation that meets … Continue reading →

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it’s who you know

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Philemon 23-25.  Paul concludes his letter to Philemon with a short list of associates who were probably well-known by the believers in Colossae, or at least by Philemon himself. Epaphras had been a messenger for Paul, bringing his letters to … Continue reading →

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taking back the prodigal

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Philemon 8-22.  Onesimus had not been kidnapped and sold as a slave to Philemon.  He was a bondservant.  He had found himself in a poor state financially, probably having incurred a debt he could not repay.  He needed the help … Continue reading →

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growing in our areas of strength

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Philemon 4-7.  The Holy Spirit’s counsel through the scriptures reaches down and touches us, encouraging growth in every facet of our lives, not just our weaknesses.  Philemon was well-known for two things: He had great faith in the LORD and … Continue reading →

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deeply committed, deeply hurt

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Philemon 1-3.  Philemon was a good man.  He was not just a pew-sitter in Colossae.  He hosted a fellowship in his own house.  Paul described him as a “beloved fellow worker.”  The picture we get from Paul’s words in this … Continue reading →

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