SCRIPTURE UNION DAILY GUIDE 16TH NOVEMBER 2022

SCRIPTURE UNION DAILY GUIDE 16TH NOVEMBER 2022

Scripture Union Daily Guide for Wednesday 16 November 2022 Message

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Topic: From A Slave To A Brother

Opening Prayer: Oh Lord, grant me divine guidance as I read and meditate on your word in Jesus name.

Scripture: Philemon 15‐25

Question(s) for Reflection
• Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
• What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?

OUTLINE FOR DAILY GUIDE DEVOTIONAL 16 NOVEMBER 2022

Observe the following set of relationships: Paul and Philemon, Paul and Onesimus, Philemon and Onesimus. What ties them together? Yes, it is the brotherhood in Jesus Christ (v.16). Yet, Philemon appears to have had difficulty accepting Onesimus in this new relationship. Notice the nature of personal appeal that Paul makes to Philemon (vs.16‐17).

Given this relationship between Paul and Philemon, Philemon is not only called upon to forgive, but also to let go of anything Onesimus owes him (vs.18‐19). In the parable of the unmerciful slave, Jesus equated forgiveness with cancelling a debt (Matthew 18:25‐35). We forgive others when we let go of resentment and give up any claim to be compensated for the hurt or loss we have suffered.

Paul is consistent in his view about the status of people in Christ. See 2 Corinthians 5:17. The change that happened to Onesimus by accepting the gospel (v.10) is the same change that had occurred in Philemon’s life when he accepted the gospel and became a friend, fellow worker, and partner with Paul in the ministry (vs.1,6 & 17). As a result, the master‐servant relationship that existed before is overshadowed by the new relationship in Christ– brotherhood. This is the gospel!

Practice/Word Application
For further thought: In Christ Jesus, “there is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for we are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28).
• Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?

Closing Prayer
• Thank God for this new relationship.

Offer a prayer of faith in line with 2 Samuel 7:29
“Therefore now let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it may continue for ever before thee: for thou, O Lord GOD, hast spoken it: and with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever.”

Bible Reading: Luke 15, 16; Romans 9; Psalms 121.

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