September 1, 2013
Today completes the four week look at Hebrews, and our Speaking of Faith series. The first two weeks our focus was on what faith is; the second two weeks the focus has been on what faith does.
Today’s reading from Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 connects well with the appointed gospel text of Luke 14:1, 7-14. Both passages lift up the fact that living out our faith involves showing hospitality.
How would you define hospitality, and what does it have to do with one’s relationship with God?
When have you experienced an unexpected display of hospitality, and what difference did it
make? Why might it be described as a “moment of grace?”
Hospitality and selflessness are connected in the gospel reading. What do they have to do with each other?
This week, look for opportunities to offer hospitality in unexpected ways—being kind to a stranger in line in the store; taking extra time to help someone in the office; doing a random act of kindness. Then, say a prayer, giving thanks that you have had the opportunity to be the face of Christ to another.
Today completes the four week look at Hebrews, and our Speaking of Faith series. The first two weeks our focus was on what faith is; the second two weeks the focus has been on what faith does.
Today’s reading from Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 connects well with the appointed gospel text of Luke 14:1, 7-14. Both passages lift up the fact that living out our faith involves showing hospitality.
How would you define hospitality, and what does it have to do with one’s relationship with God?
When have you experienced an unexpected display of hospitality, and what difference did it
make? Why might it be described as a “moment of grace?”
Hospitality and selflessness are connected in the gospel reading. What do they have to do with each other?
This week, look for opportunities to offer hospitality in unexpected ways—being kind to a stranger in line in the store; taking extra time to help someone in the office; doing a random act of kindness. Then, say a prayer, giving thanks that you have had the opportunity to be the face of Christ to another.
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