Creative activities and ideas based on the biblical figure of Philemon (believer)

Philemon was a wealthy Christian who lived in Colossae, a city in Asia Minor. He was the recipient of one of the letters written by the Apostle Paul in the New Testament, known as the Letter to Philemon. In the letter, Paul asks Philemon to forgive his slave, Onesimus, who had run away from him and become a Christian under Paul's teaching. Paul encourages Philemon to welcome Onesimus back as a brother in Christ and suggests that he could even be of greater use to him now that he is a believer. The letter demonstrates the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in the Christian faith.

We have compiled a range of creative ideas and activities below that relate to this Biblical person. These resources are designed to help you teach important life lessons in an engaging and interactive way, whether you are a children's ministry leader, a Sunday school teacher, or a religious educator in a Christian primary school.

Our activities below are suitable for use in various settings such as church children's programs, children's ministry, catechism classes, children's services, Bible clubs, vacation Bible school, and Sunday school, and will help students understand the relevance of the Bible to their lives, and the importance of applying its teachings in practical ways.