Quiz on the Book of Philemon

Who was Philemon?

• A Roman emperor

• A wealthy Roman citizen from Colossae

• A disciple of Peter

• A soldier in the Roman army

What did Onesimus do to wrong Philemon?

• Stole money

• Ran away

• Betrayed him to the Romans

• Destroyed his property

Who likely started the Jesus community in Colossae?

• Paul

• Epaphras

• Peter

• John

What is the 'Big Idea' mentioned in the Book of Philemon?

• Wealth is the key to happiness

• Everyone is offered God’s gracious gift of life

• Power should be shared equally

• Justice is more important than mercy

Who was Onesimus in relation to Philemon?

• His brother

• His friend

• His slave

• His son

What did Onesimus do to Philemon?

• Helped him in business

• Ran away

• Saved his life

• Built a house for him

What does Paul request Philemon to do with Onesimus?

• Punish him

• Sell him

• Release and embrace him as a brother

• Ignore him

What does the Greek word 'Koinonia' mean in the context of Philemon?

• War

• Sharing, mutual participation

• Wealth

• Education

What was the relationship between Paul and Onesimus?

• Enemies

• Friends

• Paul was a mentor to Onesimus

• Business partners

What does Paul emphasize in his letter to Philemon?

• The importance of wealth

• The importance of forgiveness and equality

• The importance of war

• The importance of education