The tone for Paul’s letter is set. It is one of equality and charity.

Paul sends his greetings to Philemon and those with him, grace and peace.

Paul greeted Philemon’s family and the church meeting in his house.

Paul calls Philemon a beloved fellow worker because of his cherished work for the gospel.

The humble introduction continues in Paul’s letter to Philemon. He includes Timothy who is our brother.

Paul refers to himself as “a prisoner” rather than an apostle humbling himself to his beloved brother.

Every written message has a tone interwoven in the fibers of each word. Paul sets the tone.

A life lesson on forgiveness told through the interaction between Paul, Philemon and Onesimus.

And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and statutes of the Lord. Luke 1:6 There is an interesting thought here that is worthy to note by way of parenthesis. Luke wrote that both Zechariah and Elizabeth were walking blamelessly in all of the commandments and statutes of the Lord. [...]

Rather than a famous king, God chooses a common man to be the father of the great John the baptist. However, he was a devout priest.