Fusion: week of 11/30

FAMILY THEME: BROTHERLY LOVE

LOVE YOU LIKE A BROTHER

Philemon 1:1-25

Paul provides an example of brotherly love.

1.  Brotherly Love is Mutual Encouragement

     (Philemon 1:1-7)

     Paul greatly appreciated the encouragement he received

     from others and ecouraged others at every opportunity.

 
2.  Brotherly Love is Forgiveness and Acceptance

     (Philemon 1:8-16) 

     Paul wanted Philemon to forgive and accept Onesimus

     in spite of his past offenses.

 
3.  Brotherly Love Assumes the Risk

     (Philemon 1:17-25)

     Paul assured Philemon that he would make restitution

     for whatever losses that were suffered from Onesimus'

     past actions