How is paul message to church specifically countercultural

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Assignment:

Imagine that you are being interviewed as a member of one of the churches that Paul wrote to during his imprisonment (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon). The choice of individuals includes:

Philemon (Philemon)
Onesimus (Philemon or Colossians)
Euodia and Syntyche (Philippians)
Tychicus (Ephesians)

Carefully and thoughtfully respond to the following questions.

Who are you, and in what city/region do you reside?
Identify 2-3 vital concepts/themes that Paul has shared with your church in his letter and cite the specific portion of the letter that shares this.
How is Paul's message to your church specifically countercultural and challenging to the church and/or the world in which you live?
Name 2-3 ways that you will specifically and personally respond to Paul's message now that you have read his letter.

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