Some sample questions from this category:
* 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?
* In addition to Philemon, Paul extends his greetings to several others, including "the church in your house" and which two early martyrs?
* 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?
* 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?
* 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?
|