A Bible Study on the Book of Philemon
with Dr. Mark Rae
Taking Chances
A Study on Philemon
Relationships are about taking chances. When you make the decision to have a dog you take a chance on chewed-up toilet paper and muddy feet and chewed-up toys but you also take a chance on love. The same is true in relationships only on an even grander scale.
The Book of Philemon is a letter in which Paul very skillfully reminds Philemon and us of the great truths of Christ at work in the life of every believer. Christ was the ultimate chance taker. He took a chance on us so that we too may take a chance on faith and love.
Faith and love form the foundation of relationships and are the two biggest areas where chances must be taken. Taking chances does not come without risk but when you do, faith and love are the areas where the greatest rewards happen. Are you willing to trust God and take chances in your life in faith and love?
Session 1: Introduction to Philemon
Session 2: The Risks of Faith and Love
Session 3: Response of Faith and Love
Session 4: Rewards of Faith and Love
About the Instructor
Dr. Mark Rae is the Vice President of Community Development at Grace School of Theology and the Executive Director of Grace Center for Spiritual Development. He holds a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degree from Grace School of Theology.
He spent half of his career in sales and marketing and the other half in church and parachurch ministry as an Associate Pastor, COO of an evangelistic ministry, Executive Director of a discipleship ministry, and Lead Minister.
Mark is married to Melissa and they have two grown children, Ryan and Sean, and five grandchildren.
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