1. In his salutation, Paul mentions where he is writing from. It's an ironic place indeed, considering his past as a persecutor of Christians. Where is Paul penning this letter? From a secret church From the catacombs From prison From the Colosseum in Antioch

2. In addition to Philemon, Paul extends his greetings to several others, including "the church in your house" and which two early martyrs? Sapphira and Ananias Stephen and Dorcas Prisca and Aquila Apphia and Archippus

3. After the salutation, Paul describes his prayers for Philemon and his gratitude for his devotion. He expresses a desire that the "sharing of [Philemon's] faith" will be more fruitful; what does Paul hope will make his correspondent more effective as a missionary? The knowledge of "all the good that we may do for Christ" The strengthening of his resolve by "the hearts of the saints" The "joy and encouragement" that come of God's love The responsibility of being Paul's ambassador while he is away

4. Paul is writing to Philemon in order to instruct him to do something. "Though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do your duty," he says, "yet I would rather appeal to you on the basis of ____." On what does Paul want to base his request? Hope Money Faith Love

5. Paul's instructions center on a man named Onesimus, known to Philemon and considered as "a son" by Paul. While explaining the situation, Paul makes a pun on the man's name. What does "Onesimus" mean? Worthless Useful Lazy Scholarly

6. "I wanted to keep him with me, so that he might be of service to me in your place," Paul writes of Onesimus in verse 13. Why does Paul decide not to keep Onesimus with him, instead sending him back to Philemon? Onesimus asks him for the chance to make his peace with Philemon. He wants Philemon's advice as to whether Onesimus is a true Christian. Paul's companions persuade him that Onesimus will be more useful in Philemon's household. He wants Philemon to do a good deed of his own free will.

7. Paul wants to involve Philemon because he knows that he and Onesimus have a history. What is that story? Onesimus married Philemon's daughter without his consent, "stealing" her dowry. Onesimus, a slave of Philemon's, ran away -- and may have stolen something in the process. Onesimus denounced Philemon as a Christian, putting him in grave danger. Onesimus bested Philemon in a fight, embarrassing him in front of his sons.

8. Recognizing that Philemon has reason to be angry with Onesimus, Paul offers him a way to save face. What is Philemon supposed to do with Onesimus's debts and wrongdoing? Write them down and burn the paper Offer them up to God Forgive them, after Onesimus apologizes Charge them to Paul's account

9. Toward the end of the letter, Paul expresses confidence that he will soon be freed from his plight. What does he tell Philemon that he will do afterward? Go to Jerusalem to meditate on the Resurrection Tour those parts of the Mediterranean that have not yet heard the Gospel Visit him Seek an audience with Caesar

10. Paul closes the letter by sharing greetings from his companions, and by bestowing a final blessing on Philemon. Whom does he name as a "prisoner in Christ Jesus"? Luke Demas Epaphras Mark