An Appeal for Reconciliation Philemon v. 8-16 An appeal to his reputation Philemon v. 5, 7 An appeal from love Philemon v. 8, 9 An appeal of a new life Philemon v. 10, 11 An appeal to do what’s right Philemon 12-14 An appeal for a reconciled relationship Philemon 15-16 Next Steps: Who are you in this story? Philemon – Will you choose to see the person who has wronged you in the way Christ sees them and forgive them? Onesimus – Will you take ownership for the wrongs you have done and seek forgiveness? Paul – Will you allow God to use you to be a mediator to bring about reconciliation?