• Everyone to be an expert in the book of Philemon.
• When reading the bible we will look at:
• Historical and cultural context.
• Author’s intent.
• Themes and literary tools:

Sarcasm & Irony: 1 King 18:27, Gal 5:12, Philemon

Literal: Ex 20, Rev 21:8

Symbolic: Jn 14:6

Poetic: Psalms ß onomatopoeia (e.g. “pop”)

• Textual references.