Day 361: Judgment and Repentance (2024)

The Book of Philemon is one of the shortest letters written by Paul and is part of the New Testament. It was written during Paul's first Roman imprisonment, around AD 60-62. The letter addresses Philemon, a wealthy Christian in Colossae, regarding his runaway slave, Onesimus. Onesimus had fled to Rome, where he encountered Paul and became a Christian. Paul writes to Philemon to appeal for Onesimus's return, asking him to treat Onesimus not just as a slave but as a brother in Christ. The letter emphasizes the themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the equal status of believers in Christ, regardless of their social positions. Paul offers to take on any debt or wrongdoing attributed to Onesimus, demonstrating the principles of Christian love and grace[2][3][4].

Proverbs 30 includes sayings of Agur, son of Jakeh, which cover various themes such as humility before God, the truth of God's word, contentment, humility, and warnings against greed, mocking parents, and arrogance. The chapter also highlights the wisdom and majesty of God's creations and advises against foolishness and strife[3][4].