Life Group Qs What do you think of when you think of the word hospitality What is your bestworst hospitality story No names or places What was it like when you first came into Chi Alpha For Chi Alpha regulars why did you stick around ID: 647235
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Hospitality
The Biblical WaySlide2
Life Group Qs:
What do you think of when
you think of the word
“hospitality
”?
What is your best/worst hospitality story
?
No
names or places!
What
was it like when you first came into Chi Alpha? For Chi Alpha regulars, why did you stick around?Slide3
Paula, Martha, & MomSlide4
Where is “hospitality” in the Bible?
I
Timothy
3:2 & Titus
1:8, qualifications of church overseers
I Peter 4:9,
final remarks
Greek adjective:
lover
of
hospitalityuse hospitalitygenerous to guestshospitablegiven to hospitalitySlide5
I Peter 4:7-10
The
end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.
Above
all,
love
each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Each
of you should
use whatever gift
you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.Slide6
Where is “hospitality” in the Bible?
Hebrews 13:2, entertain strangers, they might be angels
Romans
12:13
, sacrifice, serving, love
Greek noun:
Love to strangersHospitalitySlide7
Romans 12:9-14
Love
must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
Be
devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Never
be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,
serving
the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality
.
Bless
those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Slide8
What is hospitality?
Greek:
Generous, love, receive, entertain, hospitality/hospitable
Dictionary
:
Friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers
Quality or disposition of receiving or treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, and generous wayWikipedia:
Respect for guests,
providing for needs,
treating them as equalsSlide9
Biblical Examples
Lydia to Paul, Silas & Timothy
Acts 16:13-15
Abram to Lot
Genesis 11-19
Joseph to Pharaoh
Genesis 39-41Abigail & Nabal to DavidI Samuel 25Mary & Martha to Jesus
Luke
10:38-42Slide10
What is hospitality?
Attitude
is more important than the activity.
It’s not what we do, it’s
how
we do it.
Welcoming someone beyond the door.Bringing someone all the way through, even beyond belonging.We are all
commanded
to be hospitable to everyone.
Banquet, Luke 14:12-14Slide11
Hospitality is People
To live like Jesus around people, we must be hospitable!
Fruits
of the
Spirit, Galatians 5:22-26Slide12
What do you have to give?
Money, time, food, gifts, people, other resources
Invite, welcome, bring them all the way through
Attention, awareness, listening ear
Love
The Gospel
Ask God to show you!Slide13
Is God hospitable?
Philippians 2:1-8
Jesus’ Example:
Jesus said “come, follow me” and showed them how
Jesus welcomed all kinds of people
Jesus healed hurts & wounds
Jesus went to find the lost sheepJesus welcomed childrenJesus feeds abundantlyJesus gave the ultimate sacrifice
Jesus even said “see you later” when he left!
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Life Group Qs
How do you see God as hospitable?
How will
you respond to God’s hospitality today?
Who can you be hospitable to? How?
Who can your Life Group be hospitable to? How?