1. What would YOU be willing to do for them?
Who are these people?
What would YOU be willing to do for them?

2. For the Love of a Stranger
-- the importance of hospitality

3. Loving Strangers is a Basic Principle of the Gospel
Jesus died for strangers (Ephesians 2:11-13; Colossians 1:21-22)
Preaching to strangers and foreigners was Paul’s mission (Romans 15:15-20)

4. Love Obligates us to be Hospitable to Strangers & Brethren
This was true among the Israelites (Deuteronomy 10:17-19; Exodus 22:21; 23:9; Leviticus 25:35)
It is to be true among Christians (Hebrews 13:2; Romans 12:13; Luke 14:12-14; 1 Peter 4:9; 1 Timothy 3:2; 5:10; Titus 1:8)

5. The Practice of Hospitality May Involve…
Feeding a fine meal (Genesis 18:2-8)
Taking people in overnight (Job 31:32)
Providing protection (Genesis 19:1-11)
Being willing to share whatever you have (1 Kings 17:10-15)

6. Why YOU Should be Hospitable
To express love (1 John 3:16-18; Romans 12:10-13; 13:8-10)
Because of the possibility of entertaining a heavenly guest (Hebrews 13:2; Luke 24:28-29; Matthew 25:34ff)
To be a good steward (1 Peter 4:9-11)
To promote the gospel (3 John 5-8; Luke 19:2)

7. If you’re a Christian, they are your family!
Who are these people?
If you’re a Christian, they are your family!