Lesson for 4/5/09

Lesson Overview
Biblical Passage: Philemon 8–21
Supporting Passages: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Colossians 3:22; 4:7–9
Memory Verse: Philemon 7
Biblical Truth: When we accept Christ, our life is forever transformed.
Context: God can take an empty existence and give it meaning, transforming it into a life used for His purposes. This is the heart of Paul’s message to Philemon. In this short letter, Paul requests that the wealthy Christian accept a returning runaway slave as a dear brother in Christ. As the next lesson in a series about being transformed by Christ to be more like Christ, the story of Onesimus and Philemon provides a vivid picture of the power of Christ to transform relationships.
Learning Goals:
Students will understand that when God transforms lives He gives people new meaning and purpose.
Students will begin to value being transformed by the power of God.