The document summarizes the Book of Philemon from the New King James Version of the Bible. It discusses Paul appealing to Philemon to accept back Onesimus, who was Philemon's slave. Paul says that although he could command Philemon, he appeals to him out of love. Paul wants Philemon to receive Onesimus not as a slave but as a beloved brother. The document also provides three lessons learned from the story: 1) God works providentially, 2) everyone has a story of how God has worked in their life, and 3) Jesus took our place in death so we could have life, just as Paul took responsibility for any wrongs of Onesimus.