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For the Love of a Stranger: Embracing Hospitality as a Gospel Principle

Explore the significance of loving strangers as exemplified in biblical teachings. Discover the essence of hospitality in various cultures and religious practices. Learn why being hospitable is a fundamental virtue and how it promotes love, stewardship, and the spread of the gospel. Follow the stories of Anthony, Silvia, and Doña Nina Hall as they embody the act of welcoming strangers with open arms and hearts.

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For the Love of a Stranger: Embracing Hospitality as a Gospel Principle

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  1. Who are these people? What would YOU be willing to do for them? What would you do for a stranger?

  2. For the Love of a Stranger -- the importance of hospitality

  3. 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”

  4. 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)

  5. 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)

  6. 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)

  7. Who are these people? • Anthony, Silvia, Doña Nina. Gardner Hall baptized Silvia into Christ on November 11, 2007

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