RockPointe Church
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Facts to consider about Jewish slavery (Exodus 21:16):
- Regulation of slavery is not affirmation of slavery.
- Many people became slaves through war and crime.
- Slavery was a form of social welfare.
- Jewish slavery was to be limited to 6 years. (Exodus 21:2)
Philemon's Peacemaking Process
- Prayer
- Praise
- Purpose
- Promise
As a peacemaker/mediator, ask people to agree to the following:
- Respond from a position of gentleness or sadness.
- Resist the urge to deny, flee, or attack.
Before speaking, consider if it is kind or necessary.
Pray and be willing to let go and restart.
Peacemaker Pause
- Prepare
- Affirm
- Understand
- Search for creative solutions
- Evaluate options
Philemon 1:1-25 ESV