1. “Ministry of Hospitality” 2 Corinthians 3:2 10/15/3006 Dr. Dane Boyles

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Introduction
We as the church are
2 … known and read by everybody. (2 Cor 3:2)
12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. (Matt 7:12)

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Definition of Hospitality
Scriptural commands.
To Israel in the Old Testament.
33 ‘ “When an alien lives with you in your land, do not mistreat him.

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34 The alien living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. Love him as yourself, for you were aliens in Egypt. I am the LORD your God. (Lev 19:33-34)

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To the New Testament believer.
10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. (Rom 12:10)
13 Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. (Rom 12:13)

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9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. (1 Pet 4:9)

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Practical definition.
Hospitality = “Love of strangers”
Mary and Martha practiced hospitality.
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. (Luke 10:38)

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Lydia, and other early Christians demonstrated this trait.
14 One of those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. (Acts 16:14)

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15 When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. “If you consider me a believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. (Acts 16:15)

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Priscilla and Aquila were given to hospitality.
26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they invited him to their home and explained to him the way of God more adequately. (Acts 18:26)

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Angels unaware?
2 Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. (Heb 13:2)

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Three Groups of People in Need of this Ministry.
The first group is our neighbors.
Remember the parable of the Good Samaritan?
36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” (Luke 10:36)

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Are we ministering to our neighbors?
The second group is the poor.
The third group is of course our friends and our brothers.
10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. (Gal 6:10)

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Practical Ways to Minister Hospitality.
Be alert at all times to the opportunities to help others.
Be really interested in other people.
Take an interest in your neighborhood and the others who live there.
Do something for those who are less fortunate than we are.

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Be motivated by the Spirit of God to minister and not by guilt.
Do not minimize the value of helping someone else.
12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. (Matt 7:12)

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Conclusion
How is our hospitality towards others?
Are we effectively ministering?
Come and let God have His way in your life.

17. “Ministry of Hospitality” 2 Corinthians 3:2 10/15/3006 Dr. Dane Boyles