Philemon

Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.

The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!

Ask the Questions

Bigs Discussion Questions

To whom did Paul write a letter? (Philemon)
Who carried the letter to Philemon? (Onesimus)
What did Paul ask Philemon to do? (to show kindness to Onesimus and treat him like a brother in Jesus)
Why did Paul ask Philemon to do that? (Paul wanted to make peace between his friends.)
Who came into the world to make peace between God and people? (Jesus)
What will happen for all Christians in the future? One day, all Christians will see Jesus in His glory and live with Him forever.

Elementary Discussion Questions

Who was Philemon? (a friend of Paul, Philem. 1)
How did Onesimus respond to the gospel? (Onesimus believed in Jesus, Philem. 10)
How did Paul encourage Philemon to treat Onesimus? (like a brother instead of a servant,
Philem. 16)
Why do you think Paul worked so hard to make peace between Onesimus and Philemon? Remind kids of Paul’s conversion story. Help them see that Paul, as much as anyone, understood the transformation that salvation through Jesus brings. Jesus welcomes enemies and turns them into brothers and sisters. Just as Paul was turned from an enemy into a brother, so Philemon was to welcome Onesimus as a brother.
How should we treat someone who is a brother or sister in Christ?
Guide kids to think beyond the simple answers. Help them consider what it looks like to love a brother or sister in Christ. Be prepared to talk about ways we can serve and respect one another, as well as ways we can correct and encourage one another.
Who can you show love to this week? Guide kids to think practically.
Remind them that they don’t have to share the names of any specific people if they prefer not to, but encourage them to come up with at least one person they might not otherwise show love to. Help them brainstorm appropriate ways to show love.

Watch the Videos

Littles & Bigs

Elementary

Questions from Kids

Remember the 3 B’s

Big Picture Question: What will happen for all Christians in the future? One day all Christians will see Jesus in His glory and live with Him forever.

Big Idea: Paul encouraged Philemon to treat Onesimus as a brother in Christ.

Bible Verse to Memorize - And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:6