Philemon Onesimus, the Slave, Becomes a Christian(Discussion Questions)

Read Philemon 1

Why was it hard for the early church to welcome slave owners and slaves into membership?
What does this type of membership in church indicate?
Why did Paul write to Philemon?
We don't know the end of the story. Do you think Philemon listened to Paul?
What did Onesimus do that was worth stoning?
What lesson was Paul teaching?
Would you have refused Paul's request?