You Can Study Scripture for Yourself
Bible study should be more than collecting someone else’s answers.
Many believers want to understand the Bible but do not know what to do after opening it. This guided journey gives you enough direction to begin without doing the discovery for you.
This journal will help you:
- Begin Bible study with prayer.
- Read a passage slowly and make observations.
- Use P.E.T.S. to ask helpful questions.
- Respond through prayer and obedience.
- Use deeper resources after studying for yourself.
A Repeatable Bible Study Rhythm
Pray. Read. Ask. Pray.
The journal teaches a simple process you can use for each passage in Philemon and continue using throughout the Bible.
Guidance Without Dependence
A simple process that keeps Scripture at the center.
The journal guides your attention without replacing your Bible, doing the thinking for you, or telling you what every verse must mean.
Pray
Come to God with a humble, teachable heart.
Read
Read slowly, repeatedly, and attentively.
Ask
Use P.E.T.S. to examine and apply the passage.
Pray
Turn what you discover into conversation with God.
Study the Entire Letter
Three studies. All twenty-five verses.
Philemon is short enough to study carefully but rich enough to confront some of our deepest questions about grace, identity, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
A Faith That Refreshes Others
See how faith in Christ and love for God’s people become visible through encouragement and service.
No Longer a Slave, but a Brother
Consider how new identity in Christ challenges status, power, and the way believers receive one another.
Receive Him as You Would Receive Me
Explore the cost of advocacy, forgiveness, welcome, and gospel-shaped reconciliation.
The Journal Is the Front Door
Study first. Then scan, explore, and go deeper.
Passage-specific QR codes connect you with the growing MTSM library of free Philemon resources after you have examined the biblical text for yourself.
- Foundations, Leader, and Deep Roots commentary
- Answers to difficult interpretive and pastoral questions
- Historical and cultural background
- Profiles of Paul, Philemon, Onesimus, Apphia, and Archippus
- Passage hubs for every section of the letter
These resources supplement—not replace—your own study of Scripture.
Preview the Philemon Resource Library →
More Than a Journal
One guided study. An entire Philemon learning environment.
The journal teaches you to encounter Scripture personally. The connected online library provides the background, commentary, difficult-question articles, people profiles, and teaching help you need when you are ready to explore more deeply.
The online resources remain available at no additional cost.
Download the Journal →What You Receive
Everything you need to begin your journey.
- One 32-page downloadable PDF
- Three studies covering all 25 verses of Philemon
- Devotional Bible Study Method instructions
- A detailed P.E.T.S. reference guide
- Prayer prompts and journaling space
- Scripture-memory guidance
- Passage-specific QR resource links
- Closing reflection and suggested next steps
Designed for:
Use it individually, work through it with someone you are discipling, or use the appropriate group or church license for multiple participants.
The Questions Behind the Letter
Wrestle honestly with what gospel-shaped reconciliation requires.
Before You Purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a printed journal?
No. This purchase is an instant digital PDF download. No physical product will be mailed. Product images show how the journal may look when printed and assembled.
Does the journal include the biblical text?
You will need a Bible or Bible app. The journal directs you to each passage so that you can study it in your preferred Bible translation.
Do I need to use every online resource?
No. Begin with Scripture and use the QR-connected resources when you have a question, need context, want to check your conclusions, or are ready to explore more deeply.
May I share the PDF with my group?
The standard purchase includes a personal-use license and may not be copied, uploaded, redistributed, or shared. Each participant should purchase a copy unless you have purchased an appropriate group or church license.
Is this appropriate for a newer Bible reader?
Yes. The journal explains the study method and provides reminders throughout. It also points readers who want more instruction toward MTSM’s free Guided Journey Through Jonah.
Your Guided Journey Is Ready
Forgiven. Reconciled. Received.
Open your Bible, bring a humble and teachable heart, and begin discovering how the grace of Jesus reshapes identity and relationships through Philemon.
Get Philemon: A Guided Journey →Instant digital download • Print at home • Personal-use license
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