Preaching Grace
The series concludes with practical guidance on how Philemon’s message of reconciliation can be proclaimed and embodied in the life of the church today.
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Classroom Instructions
Section 06
SESSION 6: Preaching Grace
This handout gives more space for note taking for viewers who desire to preach the book of Philemon.
❖ Five Groups in the Preaching/Reading Process:
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Original _________________
Contemporary _________________
❖ Split the congregation into two primary sides…
Team _________________
Team _________________
Additionally, both sides are team Paul
❖ What are ways to invite the congregation to join in the performance of the letter?
❖ Philemon is a testament of the power of God’s grace to transform the estranged into family.
How can you preach on reconciliation so that people understand it cognitively?
How can you preach on reconciliation that demonstrates understanding it wholly?
❖ Additional Resources:
Beale, G. K.. Colossians and Philemon. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2019.
McKnight, Scot. The Letter to Philemon. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 2017.
Video: “One Hit Wonders: Philemon” at Ozark Christian College (Joplin, MO), 2022.
▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FhIvqzs8a8&pp=ygUgb3phcmsgY2hyaXN0
aWFuIGNvbGxlZ2UgcGhpbGVtb24%3D
Preaching Grace Instructions
Section 06
SESSION 6: Preaching Grace
This handout gives more space for note taking for viewers who desire to preach the book of Philemon.
❖ Five Groups in the Preaching/Reading Process:
_________________
_________________
_________________
Original _________________
Contemporary _________________
❖ Split the congregation into two primary sides…
Team _________________
Team _________________
Additionally, both sides are team Paul
❖ What are ways to invite the congregation to join in the performance of the letter?
❖ Philemon is a testament of the power of God’s grace to transform the estranged into family.
How can you preach on reconciliation so that people understand it cognitively?
How can you preach on reconciliation that demonstrates understanding it wholly?
❖ Additional Resources:
Beale, G. K.. Colossians and Philemon. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2019.
McKnight, Scot. The Letter to Philemon. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 2017.
Video: “One Hit Wonders: Philemon” at Ozark Christian College (Joplin, MO), 2022.
▪ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FhIvqzs8a8&pp=ygUgb3phcmsgY2hyaXN0
aWFuIGNvbGxlZ2UgcGhpbGVtb24%3D