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THE PRACTICE OF HOSPITALITY
TALKING TO GOD
Thank God for the ways in which He cares for you.
DIVING IN
Describe the different rooms in a nice hotel. Don't forget kitchens and restaurants, suites, lounges, laundry rooms — even pools and gift shops. Discuss the many things that are continually happening at a hotel.
GOING DEEPER
Despite all the different things that go on at a fancy hotel, they're all a part of accomplishing one, central focus: caring for people. Similarly, our homes have a lot of different rooms and a lot of different activities going on. And yet there is one central purpose: providing a place to care for people. In Romans 12:13, the Bible teaches us to share with those in need and to practice hospitality. And when we open our homes to others — just like a nice hotel cares for guests — we're practicing hospitality.
TALKING TO EACH OTHER
- What's something that would help you feel welcome or cared for if you stayed in a nice hotel?
- When people come to your house, what can you do to care for them?
TALKING TO GOD
Thank God for the ways in which He cares for you.
DIVING IN
Describe the different rooms in a nice hotel. Don't forget kitchens and restaurants, suites, lounges, laundry rooms — even pools and gift shops. Discuss the many things that are continually happening at a hotel.
GOING DEEPER
Despite all the different things that go on at a fancy hotel, they're all a part of accomplishing one, central focus: caring for people. Similarly, our homes have a lot of different rooms and a lot of different activities going on. And yet there is one central purpose: providing a place to care for people. In Romans 12:13, the Bible teaches us to share with those in need and to practice hospitality. And when we open our homes to others — just like a nice hotel cares for guests — we're practicing hospitality.
TALKING TO EACH OTHER
- What's something that would help you feel welcome or cared for if you stayed in a nice hotel?
- When people come to your house, what can you do to care for them?
Scripture
About this Plan
Sharing isn’t exactly easy for children (or adults, for that matter). In this four-day study, your family will begin to view your “stuff”—from the extra space in your home to your children’s favorite toys—as gifts from God that He expects you to use in the care of His people. Each day includes a prayer prompt, brief Scripture reading and explanation, hands-on activity, and discussion questions.
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From Focus on the Family's www.focusonthefamily.com/youversion. © [2011] [Janine Petry]. Used by permission. For more information, please visit: www.focusonthefamily.com/youversion.
