Hospitality - philoxenos: show

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to guests

John 14:15
Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”

What are these commandments?
Matthew 22:37-40

Love the Lord with your

being.

Love your

as yourself.

Love - agapaō not far off, but to welcome, to

, to be fond of, to love dearly.

Luke 14:16-24: Parable of Great Banquet

The host:

, ready to welcome all to fill his house.

First invited: well to do, self-sufficient, busy, didn’t need a meal, too focused on self so backed out and

the offer to spend time with the host.

Second and third invited: outcasts, hungry, needed help, compelled to come, and

generous invitation.

Servants: sent, obeyed, extended the host’s invitation, and helped bring in those who respond.

Respond

Love God:

God’s Embrace

Love others: Extend God’s hospitality to others.

Live as a

of God: Romans 6:22-23

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of self: John 3:16-17
Regularly

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with Jesus: Mark 6:30-32

Examples: share a meal, spend time with others, invite someone for accountability, join a group.