2 Kings 4:8-17 One day Elisha went on to Shunem, where a wealthy woman lived, who urged him to eat some food. So whenever he passed that way, he would turn in there to eat food. And she said to her husband, “Behold now, I know that this is a holy man of God who is continually passing our way. Let us make a small room on the roof with walls and put there for him a bed, a table, a chair, and a lamp, so that whenever he comes to us, he can go in there.”One day he came there, and he turned into the chamber and rested there. And he said to Gehazi his servant, “Call this Shunammite.” When he had called her, she stood before him. And he said to him, “Say now to her, ‘See, you have taken all this trouble for us; what is to be done for you? Would you have a word spoken on your behalf to the king or to the commander of the army?’” She answered, “I dwell among my own people.”

2 Kings 4:8-17 And he said, “What then is to be done for her?” Gehazi answered, “Well, she has no son, and her husband is old.” He said, “Call her.” And when he had called her, she stood in the doorway. And he said, “At this season, about this time next year, you shall embrace a son.” And she said, “No, my lord, O man of God; do not lie to your servant.” But the woman conceived, and she bore a son about that time the following spring, as Elisha had said to her.

Hospitality Supplying for the needs of others June 22 nd, 2014

Show hospitality to one another… Hospitality Defined 1. Philoxenian Philo – like, love or fondness Xenos – stranger Love to strangers 2. It is not the idea of reciprocity. We don’t just show kindness when someone is kind to us. 3. It is deeply connected to the more general requirement to love. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Romans 12:13 ESV)

Show hospitality to one another… Hospitality is commanded. Romans Paul is talking about the transformed life, which includes a list of duties and responsibilities. 2. He includes the idea of practicing hospitality. 1. “…given to hospitality.” (KJV) 2. “Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek o show hospitality.” (ESV) 3. It is not just the taking advantage of opportunities, it is eagerly seeking the opportunity to do good. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Romans 12:13 ESV)

Show hospitality to one another… Hospitality is commanded. 1 Peter 4 1. Similar to Romans 12, Peter is showing the transformation in life that a Christian should be experiencing. 2. Part of our new walk includes being hospitable. Specifically, Peter says to show hospitality without grumbling. 3. Much like many of the Christian qualities, showing hospitality will take time and effort. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Romans 12:13 ESV)

Show hospitality to one another… Hospitality is commanded. Hebrews “Let brotherly love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.” (Hebrews 13:1-3 ESV). Hospitality is again just a specific application of love. Therefore, a general application of showing hospitality would include remembering those in prison and those who are suffering. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Romans 12:13 ESV)

Show hospitality to one another… To whom should we be hospitable? 1. Brethren Romans 12:9-10 – “Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with brotherly affection; outdo one another in showing honor.” (ASV) 1 Peter 1:22 – “Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere love of the brethren, love one another earnestly from the heart.” 2. Neighbors & Strangers – Luke 10:25-28 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Romans 12:13 ESV)

Show hospitality to one another… How can we be hospitable? 1. Simply put, we provide for the needs of the other person. Physical The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:29-37) 1 John 3:16-18 Spiritual John 13 James 5:19-20 Jude Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Romans 12:13 ESV)

Show hospitality to one another… What hinders a hospitable nature? 1. Selfishness 2. Greed 3. Lack of Compassion 4. Fear Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Romans 12:13 ESV)

Show hospitality to one another… Conclusion 1. Hospitality is a specific way to show our love for others. 2. It is actually part of the gifts that God provides and wants us to cultivate and use. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Romans 12:13 ESV)