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PHILEMON 1:1-25 CHAPTER INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY Dennis Schmidt 7/15

Authorship & salutation {Philemon 1:1-3}

WHO: Paul & Timothy WHOM: Philemon, Apphia, Archippus

Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, {Philemon 1:1}

And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: {Philemon 1:2}

WHAT: Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. {Philemon 1:3}

Philemon's character {Philemon 1:4-7}

WHO: I (Paul & Timothy) WHOM/WAY: making mention of thee in my prayers

I thank my God, making mention of thee always in my prayers, {Philemon 1:4}

WHY: Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints

Hearing of thy love and faith, which thou hast toward the Lord Jesus, and toward all saints; {Philemon 1:5}

WHAT: That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus

That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. {Philemon 1:6}

WHICH: we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother

For we have great joy and consolation in thy love, because the bowels of the saints are refreshed by thee, brother. {Philemon 1:7}

Intercession for Onesimus {Philemon 1:8-11}

WHO: I (Paul & Timothy) WHOM: To enjoin thee that which is convenient

Wherefore, though I might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee that which is convenient, {Philemon 1:8}

WHILE: For love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ

Yet for love's sake I rather beseech thee, being such an one as Paul the aged, and now also a prisoner of Jesus Christ. {Philemon 1:9}

WHAT: I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds:

I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: {Philemon 1:10}

WHEN: Which in time past WHY: Was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee & to me

Which in time past was to thee unprofitable, but now profitable to thee and to me: {Philemon 1:11}

Onesimus sent back to Philemon {Philemon 1:12-19}

WHO: I (Paul) WHOM: Him (Oneimus)

Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels: {Philemon 1:12}

WAY: Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel

Whom I would have retained with me, that in thy stead he might have ministered unto me in the bonds of the gospel: {Philemon 1:13}

WHY: But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly

But without thy mind would I do nothing; that thy benefit should not be as it were of necessity, but willingly. {Philemon 1:14}

WHEN: For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever

For perhaps he therefore departed for a season, that thou shouldest receive him for ever; {Philemon 1:15}

WHAT: Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord

Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord? {Philemon 1:16}

WITH: If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself

If thou count me therefore a partner, receive him as myself. {Philemon 1:17}

WANT: If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account

If he hath wronged thee, or oweth thee ought, put that on mine account; {Philemon 1:18}

WHEREAS: I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides

I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides. {Philemon 1:19}

Paul & Philemon relationship {Philemon 1:20-22}

WHOM: Brother WHO: Me (Paul & Timothy)

Yea, brother, let me have joy of thee in the Lord: refresh my bowels in the Lord. {Philemon 1:20}

WHY: Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say.

Having confidence in thy obedience I wrote unto thee, knowing that thou wilt also do more than I say. {Philemon 1:21}

WAY: But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you

But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you. {Philemon 1:22}

Conclusion & benediciton {Philemon 1:23-25}

There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; {Philemon 1:23}

Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. {Philemon 1:24}

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen. {Philemon 1:25}

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