Passage
Philemon 1-25 (ESV)
Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
Acts 8:26-40
Key Verse: 8:35
A Brother Reconciled
Date: Aug. 26, 2017
Daily Bread
Introduction to Philemon
Key Verse: 17
1. Philemon's love and partnership (1-7)
Paul blessed Philemon and the church that met in his home with grace and peace. Paul thanked God for Philemon's love for God's people and his deep faith in Christ. Paul considered Philemon a partner in God's kingdom work. May the Lord help us to also be encouraging partners in gospel ministry.
2. Paul pleads for Onesimus (8-25)
Onesimus was Philemon's slave and had done something wrong against his master. He became a useless man. He left his master and met Paul. Onesimus became a Christian and a dear son to Paul. Paul appealed to Philemon, as a gospel partner, to accept Onesimus but this time as a brother. Relationships break because of sin but Jesus restores lives and relationships.
Prayer: Lord, I was once useless but thank you for making me useful in you. Help me to forgive and reconcile as you have done with me.
One Word: Accept him as a brother
