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Who are these people?. What would YOU be willing to do for them? What would you do for a stranger?. For the Love of a Stranger. -- the importance of hospitality. Loving Strangers is a Basic Principle of the Gospel. Jesus died for strangers (Ephesians 2:11-13; Colossians 1:21-22)
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Who are these people? What would YOU be willing to do for them? What would you do for a stranger?
For the Love of a Stranger -- the importance of hospitality
Loving Strangers is a Basic Principle of the Gospel • Jesus died for strangers(Ephesians 2:11-13; Colossians 1:21-22) • Preaching to strangers was Paul’s mission(Romans 15:15-20) • We should see strangers as people to whom we can show love! • In Hebrew, the word for “foreigner” literally meant “guest”. • In Greek, the word for “hospitality” literally means “love of strangers”
Love Obligates us to be Hospitable to Strangers & Brethren • This was true among the Israelites(Deuteronomy 10:17-19; Exodus 22:21; 23:9; Leviticus 25:35) • It is to be true among Christians(Hebrews 13:2; Romans 12:13; Luke 14:12-14; 1 Peter 4:9; 1 Timothy 3:2; 5:10; Titus 1:8)
The Practice of Hospitality May Involve… • Feeding a fine meal(Genesis 18:2-8) • Taking people in overnight(Job 31:32) • Providing protection(Genesis 19:1-11) • Being willing to share whatever you have(1 Kings 17:10-15)
Why YOU Should be Hospitable • To express love(1 John 3:16-18; Romans 12:10-13; 13:8-10) • Because of the possibility of entertaining a heavenly guest(Hebrews 13:2; Luke 24:28-29; Matthew 25:34ff) • To be a good steward(1 Peter 4:9-11) • To promote the gospel(3 John 5-8; Luke 19:2)
Who are these people? • Anthony, Silvia, Doña Nina. Gardner Hall baptized Silvia into Christ on November 11, 2007