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Today’s
Feast
May 6,
2014 – Philemon 1
Paul's
Plea for Onesimus
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Dead! Please join us sharing God’s Word
daily. We will spend about fifteen minutes a day praying and reading every word
in God’s Word in approximately three years.
Philemon Overview; “Philemon was an inhabitant of Colosse, a person
of some note and wealth, and a convert under the ministry of St. Paul. Onesimus
was the slave of Philemon: having run away from his master, he went to Rome,
where he was converted to the Christian faith, by the word as set forth by Paul,
who kept him till his conduct proved the truth and sincerity of his conversion.
He wished to repair the injury he had done to his master, but fearing the
punishment his offence deserved might be inflicted, he entreated the apostle to
write to Philemon. And St. Paul seems no where to reason more beautifully, or to
entreat more forcibly, than in this epistle.” - Matthew Henry
Concise
Philemon Chapter 1, “The apostle's joy and praise for
Philemon's steady faith in the Lord Jesus, and love to all the saints. (1-7) He recommends Onesimus
as one who would make rich amends for the misconduct of which he had been
guilty; and on behalf of whom the apostle promises to make up any loss Philemon
had sustained. (8-22) Salutations and a
blessing. (23-25)”
- Matthew Henry
Concise
Dear
Saints,
Today we prayerfully continue our Feast reading the book
of Philemon Chapter 1. Paul greets
Philemon and appeals to the love (see Philemon
1:1-7) he shares as a brother in Christ. He pleads (rather
than demands) for Philemon to accept his runaway slave Onesimus back as a
brother (see Philemon
1:8-14) and fellow believer in Jesus. He doesn’t try to make light of the sins
committed by Onesimus, he points out that as a brother
(see
Philemon
1:15-22) in Jesus he will be a more useful
servant.
Paul ends this letter with these final words;
“23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends
greetings to you, 24 and so do
Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow
workers.
25 The
grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your
spirit.“ Philemon
1:23-25 English Standard Versions (ESV). This letter makes me think about all the wrongs people
commit and (see Luke
7:47-50) the power of forgiveness in the
name of Jesus. “16
Therefore,
confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be
healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is
working.”
James 5:16 ESV. We should pray that our sins will
be forgiven (see Luke 6:37) and at the same time forgive all sins that have been
done against us.
Is Jesus calling you
today? Do you want to know what Jesus
has planned for your life? Do you want
to find true happiness, peace and purpose in your life? If the answer is yes to any of these
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intended to encourage Saints to pray and read every word in the bible! Let me know if you have any questions or
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Jesus you may share it anywhere with anyone!
God Bless
You,
Brother
Mike
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thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the
peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Paul's Plea for Onesimus
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