1. What was Onesimus's status before becoming a Christian according to Philemon?
A.A Roman soldier
B.A runaway slave of Philemon
C.A merchant from Colossae
D.A Pharisee from Jerusalem
2. Where did Paul write the Book of Philemon from, according to the letter itself?
A.Ephesus
B.Prison
C.Antioch
D.Jerusalem
3. Who accompanied Onesimus when he was sent back to Philemon?
A.Timothy
B.Tychicus
C.Luke
D.Silas
4. How does Paul describe his relationship with Onesimus in the letter?
A.As a servant of the church
B.As a son whom he has begotten in his bonds
C.As a fellow apostle
D.As a teacher of the faith
5. What does Paul ask Philemon to do regarding Onesimus's past wrongs?
A.Demand compensation from Onesimus
B.Charge Onesimus's debts to Paul's account
C.Forgive him immediately without discussion
D.Report him to Roman authorities
6. What was the primary reason Paul decided to send Onesimus back to Philemon rather than keep him?
A.Onesimus refused to stay with Paul
B.Paul wanted to honor Philemon's ownership rights while promoting reconciliation
C.Roman law required Paul to return slaves
D.Onesimus was needed to care for Philemon
7. Who are the recipients of Paul's letter to Philemon listed in the opening verse?
A.Only Philemon
B.Philemon, Apphia, Archippus, and the church in his home
C.Philemon and the elders at Colossae
D.Philemon, Timothy, and Titus
8. What does Paul mean when he says Onesimus was 'formerly useless' but is now 'useful'?
A.Onesimus had physical disabilities that were cured
B.As a runaway slave, Onesimus was not serving his master, but through conversion he is now a faithful believer
C.Onesimus was lazy, but Paul trained him to work harder
D.Onesimus was intellectually inferior until Paul educated him
9. How many verses long is the entire Book of Philemon?
A.21 verses
B.25 verses
C.30 verses
D.35 verses
10. What does Paul request from Philemon at the end of his letter besides forgiving Onesimus?
A.To travel to Rome to visit Paul
B.To prepare a guest room for Paul's future visit
C.To send financial support for Paul's ministry
D.To ordain Onesimus as a church leader