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Philemon 1 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Welcome Him as a Brother

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolBrothers in Jesus

housepeopleheart

Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenWelcome a Brother

LETTER → picture 3LOVE → picture 1BROTHER → picture 4HOME → picture 2

Grade 1A Kind Letter

Paul wrote a letter. → picture 4Philemon showed love. → picture 3Welcome him as a brother. → picture 1Paul would pay what was owed. → picture 5Get a room ready for Paul. → picture 2

Order:

1. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.2. For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.3. Refresh my heart in the Lord.4. Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

Grade 2A Letter About Onesimus

  1. Where did a church meet? In Philemon's house (circle)
  2. What did Paul thank God for? Philemon's love (circle)
  3. Who came to believe in Jesus? Onesimus (circle)
  4. How should Philemon welcome Onesimus? As a dear brother (circle)
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Grade 3More Than Before

  1. Where was Paul when he wrote? In chains
  2. What did Philemon's love do? Cheered the hearts of God's people
  3. What did Paul call Onesimus? His child in the faith
  4. What would Paul do if Onesimus owed anything? Pay it
1: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.2: For we have much joy and comfort in your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you, brother.3: Refresh my heart in the Lord.4: Also, prepare a guest room for me, for I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
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Grade 4Receive Him as Me

  1. Who met in Philemon's house? The church
  2. Why does Paul appeal instead of command? For love's sake
  3. What does Paul call Onesimus? My own heart
  4. How should Philemon receive Onesimus? As he would receive Paul
  5. What will Paul do if Onesimus owes anything? Repay it

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5A Beloved Brother

  1. Through whom were the hearts of the saints refreshed? Philemon
  2. Where was Paul when Onesimus became his child in the faith? In chains
  3. Why would Paul do nothing without Philemon's consent? So his goodness would be freely given
  4. How does Paul say Philemon would have Onesimus back? No longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother
  5. What does Paul write with his own hand? I will repay it
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Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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