Hope Community Church
A casual, topical bible study to help "fill up your tank" in the middle of the week. Come as you are and dig deeper into the Word!
• Hope's Coffee Café - coffee/tea bar in the foyer from 6:30-6:55 PM
• Child Care (ages 6wks-5yrs) & Kids "Mid-Week Mania" (grades K-5th) provided
Week 3:
Words to Live By
(Philemon 1:1-14)
Who in your life chooses and/or uses their words wisely?
How about foolishly?
1. Paul used commendable words.
» Definition: Respectful, honorable, or praiseworthy
Philemon 1:4-7 NKJV
1. Paul used commendable words.
Paul learned firsthand how important such words are.
• He was commended by Ananias.
Acts 9:1-18 NKJV
1. Paul used commendable words.
Paul learned firsthand how important such words are.
• He was commended by Ananias.
• He was commended by Barnabas.
Acts 9:23-28 NKJV
2. Paul used tactful words.
»Definition: Showing skill and sensitivity when dealing with others
• In spite of his position he spoke Discretely.
Philemon 1:8 NKJV
2. Paul used tactful words.
• In spite of his position he spoke Discretely.
• In spite of his position he spoke Diplomatically.
Philemon 1:9 NKJV
3. Paul used unassuming words.
» Definition: Exhibiting no pretensions or arrogance; modest
• He sought to encourage Philemon by pointing to his life of surrender.
Philemon 1:9 NKJV
3. Paul used unassuming words.
• He sought to encourage Philemon by pointing to his life of surrender.
• He sought to encourage Philemon by pointing to his life of service.
Philemon 1:10 NKJV
4. Paul used considerate words.
» Definition: Showing kindly awareness or regard for another's feelings or circumstances.
• He wanted Philemon to make a heartfelt decision.
Philemon 1:14 NKJV
4. Paul used considerate words.
• He wanted Philemon to make a heartfelt decision.
• He wanted Philemon's actions to align with God's will.
In Conclusion:
Obedience from the heart renders blessings from heaven!
Challenge for the week:
Pick one day this week in which you will do your best, with God's help, to refrain from using any harsh, critical, or judgmental words.