Key Scripture: Philemon
Speaker: Andy Bratton
Big Idea: We are free in Christ Jesus, yet we are still living in a world looking for prisoners. If we forget where our freedom comes from, the enemy may capture us.
Facts:
- Onesimus was a slave who ran away
- Onesimus met Paul, who introduced him to Jesus
- Onesimus is being sent back to his master
- Paul offers to pay for what was lost
Hidden Truths:
- Philemon was wealthy
- Philemon hosted a house church
- Philemon was from Colossae
- Onesimus took something from Philemon
Irony:
- Philemon met Paul, who introduced him to Jesus
- Philemon is at a crossroads to forgive
- All 3 main characters were prisoners
Application:
- Fact: You and I have sinned and fallen short of God’s glory
- Hidden Truths: You and I have surrendered
- Irony: To have life, we must die
Our lives are a story of recognition, repentance, and regeneration. And sometimes we need reminded of it.