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Philemon shows the gospel at work in a household—love’s appeal, debt assumed, and a slave welcomed as a brother. Paul trusts the Spirit to form willing obedience and turns a painful story into reconciliation in Christ.
Hebrews 13 turns deep doctrine into everyday holiness—brotherly love, open doors, shared burdens, faithful leaders, and praise that overflows in generous good. Under the God-of-peace blessing, we bear Christ’s reproach and look for the city to come.
Hebrews 12 shows how pilgrims endure—eyes fixed on Jesus, hearts trained by a loving Father, and hands lifted for one another. We run toward Zion and worship with awe because the kingdom we receive cannot be shaken.
Hebrews 11 is not a hall of heroes but a witness stand. It shows ordinary people who trusted God’s promises and lived as pilgrims, seeking a better country.
Christ’s obedient body and once-for-all offering open a new and living way. Draw near with a clean conscience, hold fast your hope, and strengthen others as the Day draws near.
Hebrews 9 moves from copy to reality. Jesus enters the true sanctuary with His own blood, cleanses the conscience, and will appear again to bring salvation to those who wait for Him.
Hebrews 8 centers on Jesus our seated Priest who serves in the true sanctuary. He mediates the new covenant with better promises that forgive and transform.
Hebrews 7 unveils Jesus as priest forever by God’s oath and indestructible life. He guarantees a better covenant, offered Himself once for all, and always intercedes for His people.
Hebrews 6 warns against settled rejection and calls believers to mature diligence. Assurance rests on God’s promise and oath, with our hope anchored in Jesus behind the veil.
Hebrews 5 reveals Jesus as our divinely appointed Priest who learned obedience through suffering and now saves forever. Come for mercy, grow in discernment, and hold fast in hope.
Hebrews 4 holds out God’s rest for weary hearts. Hear the Spirit’s “Today,” welcome the living Word, and come boldly to the throne of grace in Christ.
Hebrews 3 lifts Jesus above Moses and calls us to hear His voice “Today.” Hold fast your confidence and encourage one another toward God’s promised rest.
Hebrews 2 calls drifting hearts back to Christ. The Son shares our flesh, defeats death, and stands with us as a merciful and faithful High Priest.
Hebrews 1 lifts our eyes to the Son as God’s final word and the Lord of an unending throne. Angels serve, creation changes, but Jesus remains the same.
James 5 thunders against hoarded wealth and comforts the weary with the Lord’s nearness. It calls the church to patient hearts, plain words, earnest prayer, and gentle rescue of those who wander.
Philemon 1 Chapter Study
Published by Brother Woody BrohmPhilemon shows the gospel at work in a household—love’s appeal, debt assumed, and a slave welcomed as a brother. Paul trusts the Spirit to form willing obedience and turns a painful story into reconciliation in Christ.