Lesson 245: Philemon 1:6
Philemon 1:6
The Blueprint — The Verse
I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ.
Memorization Practice
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The Context — The History
Philemon is Paul's shortest letter, appealing for runaway slave Onesimus now converted. Partnership (koinonia) in faith should deepen knowledge of every good thing shared in Christ.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Paul thanks God for Philemon's love and faith toward saints. He prays that sharing in faith may become effective in full knowledge of every good thing in them for Christ.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Philemon 1:5
5because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Philemon 1:5) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Philemon 1:7
7Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Philemon 1:7) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- How does partnership in faith deepen understanding?
- What good things do you share with believers for Christ's sake?
- How might reconciliation display gospel partnership?