Scripture Passage: Luke 14:12-14

1. Hospitality is an Act of Generosity (v.12)

Hospitality is one of the ways we practice the spiritual discipline of giving. God calls us to share the gift of hospitality to those outside our normal circle of friends by opening our hearts and lives to others.

2. Hospitality is an Act of Reconciliation (v.13-14)

God uses Hospitality to tear down the barriers between people leading to reconciliation.

God uses Hospitality to reconcile people to Him who may be far from Him.

3. Hospitality is an Act of Compassion (v.13-14)

Hospitality is reaching out to the lost, the hurting, and those in need of God’s blessings. We can help others feel welcome when we open our hearts to them and extend God’s blessings.

Discuss and pray about making the following ways of sharing hospitality a part of your lives:

A. Invite a neighbor/acquaintance into your home to get to know them.
B. Connect more intently and deeply with those in your life.
C. Open your home to a Community Group.
D. Volunteer to help on Sunday mornings.
E. Share one meal per week with someone outside your comfort zone.