Tychicus- likely carried Paul's letters (Colossians and Philemon) to the city of Colossae
• Onesimus- Philemon’s slave who had run away and encountered Paul
• Philemon- slave owner of Onesimus; church at Colossae probably met in his house
1. Set Free
A. According to God's Plan in Christ
-Isaiah 61:1; Luke 4:18; John 8:32, 36
-Philemon 15-16, 21
B. From Sin and Death
-Galatians 5:1; Hebrews 2:14-15
2. To Serve
A. According to God's Word and Spirit
-Galatians 5:13-15; Romans 6:15-23
-Freedom doesn't mean "doing whatever I want"
B. For a New Identity and Purpose
-Philemon 13-16; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
*Freedom is part of the "Already/Not Yet" reality of the Bible
Daily Prayer: God, set me free to be the person you've created me to be, for Your glory, the good of others, and my joy!
Response
Set free from what?
Set free for what?