Through the New Testament Reading - Revelation 15-18
The Book of Philemon (It's only one chapter)
I have rewritten and expanded all my entries about Colossians and
Philemon into a complete series on my new blog. The entries are ordered
by chapter, as they were on this blog. Click the image below to read the
series.
Philemon verses 8-12:
Therefore, although in Christ I could be bold and order you to do what you ought to do, 9 yet I appeal to you on the basis of love. I then, as Paul—an old man and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus— 10 I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in chains. 11 Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.
12 I am sending him—who is my very heart—back to you.
Philemon verses 15-18:
Perhaps the reason he was separated from you for a little while was that you might have him back for good— 16 no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dear brother. He is very dear to me but even dearer to you, both as a man and as a brother in the Lord.
17 So if you consider me a partner, welcome him as you would welcome me. 18 If he has done you any wrong or owes you anything, charge it to me.
Philemon verse 22:
And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers.
Day 4 – Key Verses Engaged
Now writing at pirate-pastor.blogspot.com
Engaging ancient scripture in alternative community.
Wrestling in and with community, empire, and freedom.
Approaching the Bible humbly, allowing it to read me.
These notes are old, but I'm keeping the blog up
mostly to preserve the entries on Genesis, for now.
They are being rewritten for a book, tentatively titled West of Eden.
This blog is dedicated to my church.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
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