Immanuel Church
Philemon—What to do When You’ve Been Wronged | Book It! Week 10
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Immanuel Church
1260 Welsh Rd, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
Forgive the person who has wronged you.
“Consider this as a request from me—Paul, an old man and now also a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus. I appeal to you to show kindness to my child, Onesimus. I became his father in the faith while here in prison.” Vs9-10 NLT
“Consider this as a request from me—Paul, an old man and now also a prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus. I appeal to you to show kindness to my child, Onesimus. I became his father in the faith while here in prison.” Vs9-10 NLT
Accept the person as an equal.
“It seems you lost Onesimus for a little while so that you could have him back forever. He is no longer like a slave to you. He is more than a slave, for he is a beloved brother, especially to me. Now he will mean much more to you, both as a man and as a brother in the Lord.” vs15-16 NLT
“It seems you lost Onesimus for a little while so that you could have him back forever. He is no longer like a slave to you. He is more than a slave, for he is a beloved brother, especially to me. Now he will mean much more to you, both as a man and as a brother in the Lord.” vs15-16 NLT
Reconcile and restore the relationship if possible.
“So, if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.” v17
“So, if you consider me your partner, welcome him as you would welcome me.” v17
“Reconciliation focuses on resolving conflict and restoring peaceful communication between parties, while restoration aims to rebuild the relationship to a previous state of health and strength."
Does forgiving someone mean I don’t hold them accountable for their actions?
Is it okay to let minor offenses slide by?
“Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.” I Peter 4:8 NLT
“Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.” I Peter 4:8 NLT
Does God expect me to reconcile and restore every broken relationship in my life?
“He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power of love. We can never say ‘I will forgive you, but I won’t have anything further to do with you.’ Forgiveness means reconciliation and coming together again.” Martin Luther King
“He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power of love. We can never say ‘I will forgive you, but I won’t have anything further to do with you.’ Forgiveness means reconciliation and coming together again.” Martin Luther King
Is it possible to forgive someone and still feel angry or not feel like I forgave them?
Do I need to forgive someone who has wronged me?
Do I have a superior attitude toward someone that I need to let go of today?
Is there someone I cut off that I need to start the reconciliation process with?
Do I need God’s forgiveness today?
Do I have a superior attitude toward someone that I need to let go of today?
Is there someone I cut off that I need to start the reconciliation process with?
Do I need God’s forgiveness today?