Welcome to Grace!

“I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.

For in him you have been enriched in every way – with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge”

1 Corinthians 1:4-5

Philemon 21-25• Introduction

“Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.22 And one thing more: prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers.23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. 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 21-25• Introduction• Confidence, v. 21

Philemon 21-25• Introduction• Confidence, v. 21“Since I am confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.”

Matthew 5:38-41“38 ‘You have heard that it was said, “Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.” 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person.

If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.”

Philemon 21-25• Introduction• Confidence, v. 21“Since I am confident of your obedience, I am writing to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.”

Philemon 21-25• Introduction• Confidence, v. 21• Expectation, v. 22“And one thing more: prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers.”

Philemon 21-25• Introduction• Confidence, v. 21• Expectation, v. 22• Teamwork, vv. 23-24

Philemon 21-25• Introduction• Confidence, v. 21• Expectation, v. 22• Teamwork, vv. 23-24“Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. 24 And so do Mark,

Aristarchus, Demas and

Luke, my fellow workers.”

Philemon 21-25• Introduction• Confidence, v. 21• Expectation, v. 22• Teamwork, vv. 23-24• The meaningful closing farewell, v. 25“The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.”

Philemon 21-25• Introduction• Confidence, v. 21• Expectation, v. 22• Teamwork, vv. 23-24• The meaningful closing farewell, v. 25• Conclusion