Trusting Grace
Reconciliation is shown as a process that requires vulnerability, reflection, and action. Paul urges Philemon to trust God’s providence in restoring broken relationships.
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Classroom Instructions
Section 03
SESSION 3: Trusting Grace
Opening Considerations:
❖ Three elements come into play with interpersonal relationships: _________________,
_________________, _________________
❖ Philemon is often thought of as a book of ___________________
TEXT
Read Philemon 12-19
❖ Reconciliation as a process
_________________ _________________ (vs 18)
Re _________________ (vs 12)
Re _________________ (vs 18-19)
_________________ (vs 16)
Re _________________ (vs 17)
CONTEXT: Three theories of the situational context of Philemon
Onesimus the Fugitive
Amicus Domini Theory
Onesimus the Aid of Paul
Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him (Phile.
SUBTEXT
❖ Paul invites Philemon to do two vulnerable actions
Reflect _________________
Act _________________
❖ Reconciliation is spiritual AND _________________.
Discussion Questions for Reflection:
What is an example from your own life where fear began to decay a relationship?
What step of the process of reconciliation do you struggle with the most?
What does it look like for you to reflect on God’s providence?
What is an example in your life or community’s life of broken relationships mending?
Trusting Grace Instructions
Section 03
SESSION 3: Trusting Grace
Opening Considerations:
❖ Three elements come into play with interpersonal relationships: _________________,
_________________, _________________
❖ Philemon is often thought of as a book of ___________________
TEXT
Read Philemon 12-19
❖ Reconciliation as a process
_________________ _________________ (vs 18)
Re _________________ (vs 12)
Re _________________ (vs 18-19)
_________________ (vs 16)
Re _________________ (vs 17)
CONTEXT: Three theories of the situational context of Philemon
Onesimus the Fugitive
Amicus Domini Theory
Onesimus the Aid of Paul
Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him (Phile.
SUBTEXT
❖ Paul invites Philemon to do two vulnerable actions
Reflect _________________
Act _________________
❖ Reconciliation is spiritual AND _________________.
Discussion Questions for Reflection:
What is an example from your own life where fear began to decay a relationship?
What step of the process of reconciliation do you struggle with the most?
What does it look like for you to reflect on God’s providence?
What is an example in your life or community’s life of broken relationships mending?