Philemon: Review Crossword
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
                                          
 
 
Down: 2) Paul says he will pay for any loss (which implies Onesimu might have stolen some goods as he left), and he asks Philemon now to refresh him.3) Philemon must have obeyed Paul for history tells us that Onesimus became an elder at the church in Ephesus later.4) A runaway slave who makes his way to Rome, finds Paul, and becomes a Christian. 5) Paul commends Philemon, makes the request, speaks of confidence in Philemon and of a personal visit (wraps the request in the Christian relationship).7) Paul finds Onesimus to be very helpful, but Roman law dictates that he must return this slave to his master. 8) So if you consider me your partner, receive him as you would receive me.11) A Christian of faith and love who refreshes believers and opens up his home for their worship assembly in Colosse. He is the master of Onesimus. Across: 1) 1. We can use his structure and be tactful when trying to persuade others. 2. We may have to take the roles of the three main characters: Philemon—the forgiver, Onesimus—the forgivee, Paul—the mediator. 3. Brotherhood is the biggest issue here.6) I appeal to you for my child, Onesimus, whose father I became in my imprisonment.7) Accordingly, though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required, 9 yet for love's sake I prefer to appeal to you . . .9) an old man and a prisoner for Christ10) 1) He could command but doesn't 2) He says Onesimus will live up to his name since he will be useful 3) He now can be with Philemon for a long time 4) He asks Philemon to accept Onesimus as he would himself.11) If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge that to my account. I, Paul, write this with my own hand: I will repay it—to say nothing of your owing me even your own self. 12) Paul says he is confident Philemon will do more than asked—perhaps a hint to give Onesimus his freedom.13) Paul uses much tact in this short letter to persuade Philemon to forgive Onesimus and to accept him back as a brother in the Lord.14) It was written in 60-61 from a prison in Rome and delivered when the letter to the Colossians was by Tychicus
 

 

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