God's Forgotten Postcards
Hearing God from often neglected books of the Bible
Philemon
September 15, 2019 • Justin Tamlin
The book of Philemon is one of the shortest books in the New Testament. It is a letter written from Paul to a wealthy man named Philemon in the city of Colossae who hosted the Colossian church in his home. Paul encourages him to accept back his runaway slave, Onesimus, who has met Paul in Rome and become a believer. This short letter shows a warmth and pastoral side to Paul. It is a letter which challenges our views and practices of socio-economic and class segregation - calling for believers to treat one another as equals and family in Christ.
Obadiah
September 8, 2019 • Justin Tamlin
The book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament. It is a message of warning and judgement against the people of Edom for their complicity and participation in the injustice against the Israelites. From it we can learn a number of key lessons: 1) Pride comes before a fall 2) Nothing is too hard for God 3) God's word is sure