“GOSPEL IN ACTION” Romans 15:7; 2 Samuel 9

Hospitality.

The gospel in action.

Acts 2:42-47

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of

bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were

being done through the apostles being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in

common. 45 and they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to

all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in

their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having

favor with all the people favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

1 Thessalonians 2:8

8 We cared so much for you that we were pleased to share with you not only the gospel of God

but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.

1 Peter 4:9

9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.

1 Timothy 3:2-4

2 Now the overseer is to be above reproach, faithful to his wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable...

respectable, hospitable...

Titus 1:7-9

7 For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered,

not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, 8 but hospitable, loving what

is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled...

Hebrews 13:2

2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers...

Romans 12:9-18

9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly

affection. Outdo one another in showing honor affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit,

serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

Romans 15:5-7

5 May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another,

in accord with Christ Jesus, 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our

Lord Jesus Christ.

7 Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.

Those who are in don’t leave people out. Romans 15:7

When God does through us what He has done for us. 2 Samuel 9

1 And David said, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for

Jonathan's sake?” 2 Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and

they called him to David. And the king said to him, “Are you Ziba they called him to David. And the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” And he said, “I am your servant.”

3 And the king said, “Is there not still someone of the house of Saul, that I may show the

kindness of God to him?” Ziba said to the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan; he is crippled

in his feet. ” 4 The king said to him, ”Where is he in his feet.” 4 The king said to him, ”Where is he?” and Ziba said to the king, “He is in the house of

Machir the son of Ammiel, at Lo-debar. 5 Then King David sent and brought him from the house

Machir the son of Ammiel, at Lo-debar. 6 And Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, son of Saul,

came to David and fell on his face and paid homage came to David and fell on his face and paid homage. And David said, “Mephibosheth!” And he

answered, “Behold, I am your servant answered, “Behold, I am your servant.” 7 and David said to him, “Do not fear, for I will show you

kindness for the sake of your father Jonathon, and I will restore to you all the land of Saul your

father, and you shall eat at my table always father, and you shall eat at my table always.” 8 And he paid homage and said, “What is your

servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog such as I?”

9 Then the king called Ziba, Saul’s servant, and said to him, “All that belonged to Saul and to all his

house I have given to your master’s grandson house I have given to your master’s grandson. 10 And you and your sons and your servants

shall till the land for him and shall bring in the produce, that your master’s grandson may have

bread to eat. But Mephibosheth your master’s grandson shall always eat at my table.”

Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants. 11 Then Ziba said to the king, “According to all that

my lord the king commands his servant, so will your servant do my lord the king commands his servant, so will your servant do.” So Mephibosheth ate at David’s

table, like one of the king’s sons. 12 And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica.

And all who lived in Ziba’s house became Mephibosheth’s servants. 13 So Mephibosheth lived in

Jerusalem, for he ate always at the king’s table Jerusalem, for he ate always at the king’s table. Now he was lame in both his feet.

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3 And the king said, “Is there not still someone of the house of Saul, that I may show the

kindness of God to him?” Ziba said to the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan; he is crippled

in his feet. ” 4 The king said to him, ”Where is he in his feet.” 4 The king said to him, ”Where is he?” and Ziba said to the king, “He is in the house of

Machir the son of Ammiel, at Lo-debar. 5 Then King David sent and brought him from the house

Machir the son of Ammiel, at Lo-debar.

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6 And Mephibosheth the son of Jonathan, son of Saul, came to David and fell on his face and

paid homage. And David said, “Mephibosheth paid homage. And David said, “Mephibosheth!” And he answered, “Behold, I am your

servant.” 7 and David said to him, “Do not fear, for I will show you kindness for the sake of your

father Jonathon, and I will restore to you all the land of Saul your father, and you shall eat at my

table always.” 8 And he paid homage and said, “What is your servant, that you should show

regard for a dead dog such as I?” 9 Then the king called Ziba, Saul’s servant, and said to him, “All that

belonged to Saul and to all his house I have given to your master’s grandson.

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11 Then Ziba said to the king, “According to all that my lord the king commands his servant,

so will your servant do.” So Mephibosheth ate at David’s table, like one of the king’s sons.

12 And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name was Mica. And all who lived in Ziba’s house

became Mephibosheth’s servants. 13 So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, for he ate always at

the king’s table. Now he was lame in both his feet.

Who is close enough to catch the overflow as you GROW?