Text: Philemon verses 4-6 The reason for this letter Paul is writing to Philemon about his escaped slave Onesimus Onesimus apparently stole from Philemon and ran away. Paul met Onesimus in his travels and led him to faith in Christ. Paul is now sending Onesimus back to Philemon. Paul is sending a letter (carried by Onesimus) to encourage Philemon to receive Onesimus back into his service with grace, as a brother in Christ. Philemon verses 4-6 ”I thank my God always, making me

Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Do you want to live in peace? Do you know there are four types of prayer for others Four Expressions of Prayer Entreaties……………asking of God Prayers………………..speaking with God Petitions………………seeking the intervention of God Thanksgiving………..expressing gratitude to God Three Objects of Prayer All men For all humanity Kings Governing Rulers For those in authority Civil authorities Religious authorities Two Benefits of this kind of prayer So that we may lead a

Text: 2 Thessalonians 1 Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians “We pray for you always that our God will count you WORTHY OF YOUR CALLING and fulfill every desire for goodness and the work of faith with power” 2 Thessalonians 1:11 How to Live Worthy of Your Calling An Increasing Faith (v.3a) A growing love (v.3b) Perseverance in persecution (v.4) Obedience to the gospel (v.8) Glorifying Christ (v.10a) Marveling at Christ (v. 10b) Fulfilling every desire for goodness (v.11b