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    Onesimus Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on onesimus bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Philemon 1:10 (KJV)

      Whose servant was Onesimus?

      Answer: Philemon's

      Study note. Philemon 1:10-11 (KJV) — Paul writes to Philemon concerning Onesimus.

      Read Philemon 1:10 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Philemon 1:1 (KJV)

      Who wrote the epistle of Philemon?

      Answer: Paul

      Study note. Philemon 1:1 (KJV) — 'Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ.'

      Read Philemon 1:1 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Philemon 1:10 (KJV)

      Where was Paul when he begat Onesimus in the faith?

      Answer: In his bonds

      Study note. Philemon 1:10 (KJV) — 'whom I have begotten in my bonds.'

      Read Philemon 1:10 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Philemon 1:11 (KJV)

      What did the name Onesimus mean for Paul's argument?

      Answer: Profitable

      Study note. Philemon 1:11 (KJV) — 'now profitable to thee and to me.'

      Read Philemon 1:11 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Philemon 1:16 (KJV)

      Paul asks Philemon to receive Onesimus as what?

      Answer: A brother beloved

      Study note. Philemon 1:16 (KJV) — 'a brother beloved.'

      Read Philemon 1:16 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Philemon 1:19 (KJV)

      Who would repay Onesimus's debts?

      Answer: Paul himself

      Study note. Philemon 1:19 (KJV) — 'I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it.'

      Read Philemon 1:19 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Colossians 4:9 (KJV)

      Who carried the letter (with Tychicus) to Colosse?

      Answer: Onesimus

      Study note. Colossians 4:9 (KJV) — 'With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother.'

      Read Colossians 4:9 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Colossians 4:9 (KJV)

      How does Paul describe Onesimus in Colossians?

      Answer: A faithful and beloved brother

      Study note. Colossians 4:9 (KJV).

      Read Colossians 4:9 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Colossians 4:9 (KJV)

      Onesimus was 'one of you' from which city?

      Answer: Colosse

      Study note. Colossians 4:9 (KJV) — 'who is one of you.'

      Read Colossians 4:9 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Philemon 1:12 (KJV)

      Paul calls Onesimus what tender name?

      Answer: Mine own bowels

      Study note. Philemon 1:12 (KJV) — 'thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels.'

      Read Philemon 1:12 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does onesimus bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?