Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda Episode 262: Radical Hospitality
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Apr 14, 2024 David Nasser discusses using hospitality to share the gospel, emphasizing its impact on displaying Christ's love. Personal story of faith journey through radical hospitality and importance of inclusivity and love. Exploring biblical examples like Lydia to highlight role of hospitality in evangelism.
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Hospitality Is A Divine Expectation
- Hospitality is a divine expectation, not merely a gift for a few.
- Practicing hospitality displays God's welcome and can be a primary way people experience Christ.
Hospitality Heals Like A Hospital
- The root word 'hospital' sits inside 'hospitality' to remind us hospitality heals and welcomes.
- Hospitality can act like a hospital: people come wounded and find emotional and spiritual care.
Hospitality As An Elder Qualification
- First Timothy 3 lists hospitality as a qualification for church elders, so leaders are expected to host.
- Nasser asked prospective elders how often their homes were open to neighbors and visitors.