Reading Matthew 10:40 – 42

Matthew 10:40 – 42 40 “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. 41 Whoever welcomes God's messenger because he is God's messenger, will share in his reward. And whoever welcomes a good man because he is good, will share in his reward.

Matthew 10:40 – 42 42 You can be sure that whoever gives even a drink of cold water to one of the least of these my followers because he is my follower, will certainly receive a reward.”

Matthew 10:40 – 42

Matthew 10:40 – 42 Lion’s tour

Matthew 10:40 – 42 Lion’s tour – we welcome them

Matthew 10:40 – 42 Lion’s tour – we welcome them With a haka and hongi

Matthew 10:40 – 42 Lion’s tour – we welcome them With a haka and hongi And lots of rugby

Matthew 10:40 – 42 To welcome: Show hospitality

Matthew 10:40 – 42 To welcome: Show hospitality Help fell accepted

Matthew 10:40 – 42 To welcome: Show hospitality Help fell accepted Important in the growth of the Church

Matthew 10:40 – 42 To welcome: Show hospitality Help fell accepted Important in the growth of the Church Important to the mission of God

Matthew 10:40 – 42 To welcome: Show hospitality Help fell accepted Important in the growth of the Church Important to the mission of God Reading: appears 6 times

Matthew 10:40 – 42 To welcome: Show hospitality Help fell accepted Important in the growth of the Church Important to the mission of God Reading: appears 6 times Matthew 10: Jesus sends out the disciple

Matthew 10:40 – 42 To welcome: Show hospitality Help fell accepted Important in the growth of the Church Important to the mission of God Reading: appears 6 times Matthew 10: Jesus sends out the disciple They will face danger as they do mission

Matthew 10:40 – 42 To welcome: Show hospitality Help fell accepted Important in the growth of the Church Important to the mission of God Reading: appears 6 times Matthew 10: Jesus sends out the disciple They will face danger as they do mission But they will be welcomed by some

Matthew 10:40 – 42 Jesus assures messengers that they will be welcomed

Matthew 10:40 – 42 Jesus assures messengers that they will be welcomed Jesus calls on recipients of the message to welcome God’s messengers

Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers V40 “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ V40 “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ Because of persecution – this will be a great risk V40 “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ Because of persecution – this will be a great risk Because of risks – we are reluctant V40 “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And experience a personal encounter with him V40 “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And experience a personal encounter with him Gives you new life V40 “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And experience a personal encounter with him Gives you new life Story of Lot V40 “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ V40 “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ V41 Whoever welcomes God's messenger because he is God's messenger, will share in his reward.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward V41 Whoever welcomes God's messenger because he is God's messenger, will share in his reward.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward A gracious reward from God V41 Whoever welcomes God's messenger because he is God's messenger, will share in his reward.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward A gracious reward from God – eternal V41 Whoever welcomes God's messenger because he is God's messenger, will share in his reward.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward A gracious reward from God – eternal Also share in suffering V41 Whoever welcomes God's messenger because he is God's messenger, will share in his reward.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward A gracious reward from God – eternal Also share in suffering – learn to accept it V41 Whoever welcomes God's messenger because he is God's messenger, will share in his reward.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward V41 Whoever welcomes God's messenger because he is God's messenger, will share in his reward.

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward V42 You can be sure that whoever gives even a drink of cold water to one of the least of these my followers because he is my follower, will certainly receive a reward.”

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward As you also serve the least ones V42 You can be sure that whoever gives even a drink of cold water to one of the least of these my followers because he is my follower, will certainly receive a reward.”

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward As you also serve the least ones Easy to serve the strong and powerful V42 You can be sure that whoever gives even a drink of cold water to one of the least of these my followers because he is my follower, will certainly receive a reward.”

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward As you also serve the least ones Easy to serve the strong and powerful Also easy to neglect the least ones V42 You can be sure that whoever gives even a drink of cold water to one of the least of these my followers because he is my follower, will certainly receive a reward.”

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward As you also serve the least ones Easy to serve the strong and powerful Also easy to neglect the least ones V42 You can be sure that whoever gives even a drink of cold water to one of the least of these my followers because he is my follower, will certainly receive a reward.”

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward As you also serve the least ones The least act will be reward V42 You can be sure that whoever gives even a drink of cold water to one of the least of these my followers because he is my follower, will certainly receive a reward.”

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward As you also serve the least ones The least act will be reward Providing a cup of cold water V42 You can be sure that whoever gives even a drink of cold water to one of the least of these my followers because he is my follower, will certainly receive a reward.”

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward As you also serve the least ones The least act will be reward Providing a cup of cold water – trip to the well. V42 You can be sure that whoever gives even a drink of cold water to one of the least of these my followers because he is my follower, will certainly receive a reward.”

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward As you also serve the least ones The least act will be reward Providing a cup of cold water – trip to the well – extravagant service is called for. V42 You can be sure that whoever gives even a drink of cold water to one of the least of these my followers because he is my follower, will certainly receive a reward.”

Welcome God’s messengers Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward As you also serve the least ones

Welcome God’s messengers Continue to read Scriptures and pray always Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward As you also serve the least ones Continue to read Scriptures and pray always

Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward Matthew 10:40 – 42 Welcome God’s messengers Welcome Christ And share in their reward As you also serve the least ones Continue to read Scriptures and pray always That you will welcome God’s messengers with open arms