1. Welcome to Grace! But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation,a people for His possession, so that you may1 Peter 2:9

2. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction 3. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4 I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. 4. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4 Thankfully 5. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4 Thankfully BECAUSE 6. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4 Thankfully BECAUSE Philemons love for all Gods holy people 7. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4 Thankfully BECAUSE Philemons love for all Gods holy people Faith in the Lord Jesus 8. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4-5 What Paul prays, v. 6 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. 9. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4-5 What Paul prays, v. 6 I pray that your participation in the faith may become effective(I) through knowing every good thing(J) that is in us[c] for the glory of Christ. 10. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4-5 What Paul prays, v. 6 so that your partnership in the faith may become effective in gaining the knowledge of every good thing that is in us for Christ 11. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4-5 What Paul prays, v. 6 I pray that you might BECOME ACTIVE ( ) In the SHARING OF YOUR FAITH ( ) So that you might have a full understanding ( ) Of every good thing we have in Christ ( ) 12. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4-5 What Paul prays, v. 6 I pray that you might BECOME ACTIVE ( ) 13. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4-5 What Paul prays, v. 6 I pray that you might BECOME ACTIVE ( ) In the SHARING OF YOUR FAITH ( ) 14. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4-5 What Paul prays, v. 6 I pray that you might BECOME ACTIVE ( ) In the SHARING OF YOUR FAITH ( ) So that you might have a full understanding ( ) 15. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4-5 What Paul prays, v. 6 I pray that you might BECOME ACTIVE ( ) In the SHARING OF YOUR FAITH ( ) So that you might have a full understanding ( ) Of every good thing we have in Christ ( ) 16. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4-5 What Paul prays, v. 6 Why Paul prays, v. 7 For I have great joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother. 17. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4-5 What Paul prays, v. 6 Why Paul prays, v. 7 Pauls encouraged by his love 18. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4-5 What Paul prays, v. 6 Why Paul prays, v. 7 Pauls encouraged by his love Pauls got joy from his love 19. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4-5 What Paul prays, v. 6 Why Paul prays, v. 7 Pauls encouraged by his love Pauls got joy from his love What love? Philemon refreshed the hearts of the saints 20. Philemon 1:4-7 Introduction How Paul prays, v. 4-5 What Paul prays, v. 6 Why Paul prays, v. 7 Conclusion