Message Take Aways:

1. Paul prayed that Philemon would be effective in serving the Lord by continuing to show generosity toward his fellow saints—“But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” Hebrews 13:16

2. Paul’s plea to Philemon was that he would extend forgiveness to Onesimus so that they might be reconciled as brothers in the Lord—“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” Matthew 6:14

3. Paul exhorted Philemon to partner with him in ministry by receiving Onesimus as his fellow believer in Christ—“Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation” 2 Corinthians 5:18