PAUL’S PRISON EPISTLES
STUDY GUIDE 4.3
Lesson 4: Paul and Philemon
Section 3: Modern Application

OUTLINE FOR TAKING NOTES

III. Modern Application

A. Accountability

B. Compassion

  1. Kindness

  2. Intercession

C. Reconciliation

Summary


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. What are the three areas of modern application of Philemon that Dr. Kidd mentions in this lesson?

2. What modern application is suggested by the fact that Paul mentioned witnesses in his letter to Philemon?

3. What is the most striking characteristic of Christ, according to Dr. Kidd?

4. Describe two aspects of compassion that Paul stressed as important in our relations with Christians.

5. What is the meaning of reconciliation?

6. Mention the contents of Colossians 3:11-12, Ephesians 2:14-16, and Colossians 3:13-15.


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. In what ways are you accountable to other Christians? How can you improve the ways in which you are accountable?

2. In what ways are you showing compassion toward others? How can you improve the ways in which you show compassion?

3. Is there anyone with whom you need to be reconciled? What steps can you take to be reconciled?

4. Is there anyone else that needs your help in being reconciled? What can you do to help?

5. What is the most significant insight you have learned from the study of this lesson?