Episodes

  • Does Commanding Ever Serve Love? Philemon 8–14, Part 3

    Does Commanding Ever Serve Love? Philemon 8–14, Part 3
    May 16 2026
    Jesus commanded us to love one another, but Paul seems to imply that commanding diminishes love. So, which does love prefer — commands or appeals?
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  • Why Does Not Commanding Serve Love? Philemon 8–14, Part 2

    Why Does Not Commanding Serve Love? Philemon 8–14, Part 2
    May 12 2026
    Paul knows what he wants Philemon to do, but he chooses not to command it. Why? He wants something deeper than rote obedience: genuine love.
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  • Faith Is the Freedom to Love: Philemon 8–14, Part 1

    Faith Is the Freedom to Love: Philemon 8–14, Part 1
    May 9 2026
    Paul could have commanded Philemon, with all the force of an apostle, to treat his runaway slave with love. So, why does Paul prefer to appeal to Philemon’s faith?
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  • The Ripple Effect of Christian Refreshment: Philemon 4–7, Part 2

    The Ripple Effect of Christian Refreshment: Philemon 4–7, Part 2
    May 5 2026
    How does Christian love touch and refresh all our relationships? Springing up from personal delight in Jesus, love overflows to do good to others for his sake.
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  • The Saints Are Refreshed and Christ Is Glorified: Philemon 4–7, Part 1

    The Saints Are Refreshed and Christ Is Glorified: Philemon 4–7, Part 1
    May 2 2026
    Why does Paul think of Philemon as the sort of man who would welcome back a runaway slave? Because he has heard of Philemon’s refreshing faith.
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  • Why Is It Right to Read a Personal Letter to Philemon? Philemon 1–3, Part 2

    Why Is It Right to Read a Personal Letter to Philemon? Philemon 1–3, Part 2
    Apr 28 2026
    When Paul wrote to Philemon on a personal matter, he intended the entire church — including us — to receive grace and peace through his words.
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  • Who Was the Apostle Paul? Philemon 1–3, Part 1

    Who Was the Apostle Paul? Philemon 1–3, Part 1
    Apr 25 2026
    Paul is an apostle of Jesus Christ, with all the authority that commission entails. But as he writes to Philemon, he approaches as a friend.
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  • What Is the Letter to Philemon About? Philemon 1–25

    What Is the Letter to Philemon About? Philemon 1–25
    Apr 21 2026
    Why did Paul write his letter to Philemon? A delicate matter between a master and his slave becomes teaching that nourishes the worldwide church.
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