Memory Verse
"Use hospitality one to another without grudging. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. “1 Peter 4:9-10.
BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Kings 4:8-18

INTRODUCTION
Hospitality is the friendly, generous reception and entertainment of guest, visitors, or strangers. To be hospitable is to offer a home away from home to meet needs and offer rest to those in need. Paul urged the Corinthian brethren to shelter and support Epaphroditus, one of the brothers in Christ during his visit to the church in Corinth. Phil 2: 28-30. May the Lord help us to make our home/church a happy welcome to guest and visitors in Jesus'

OUTLINES
1. WHY YOU SHOULD BE HOSPITABLE
2. CHRIST WAS ENTERTAINED IN VARIOUS HOMES
3. EXAMPLES OF HOSPITALITY AND RESULTS

WHY YOU SHOULD BE HOSPTITABLE
The first important reason you should be hospitable is because God commands it Deut. 10:19, Romans 12:13; 15:25-27. It is a key to miracles Gen. 18:2-14; 2 Kings 4:8-18. You can entertain angels unknowingly when you are hospitable - Hebrews 13:2. Sinners could equally give their lives to Christ when you are hospitable Luke 7:36-39; 1 Cor. 10:31; 2 Cor. 9:1.

CHRIST WAS ENTERTAINED IN VARIOUS HOMES
Several people entertained Jesus Christ at different times and at different locations. Jesus was entertained in the house of Matthew ­Mt. 9: 10. He was in the house of Simon the leper - Mark 14: 3. Jesus was in the house of a Pharisee who requested for Him to eat with him - Luke 7:36. Jesus was entertained by Martha and Mary in the house - Luke 10:38. He was also in the house of Zacchaeus Luke 19:5-7.

INSTANCES OF HOSPITALITY
The following are some instances of hospitality in the Bible
Abraham's house - Genesis 18: 4.                 .
Lot's house - Genesis 19: 2.
Laban's house - Genesis 24: 31.
Shunammite woman - 2 Kings 4:8-18.
Dorcas - Acts 9: 36-39.
Lydia - Acts 16:15.
Keeper of prison - Acts 16: 34.
Phebe - Romans 16: 1-2.
Churches of Macedonia- 2 Corinthians 8:1-4.

CONCLUSION
Hospitality can open doors to our needs and miracles. God wants us to be generous and be a true giver. He is always doing something in return for our gracious hospitality .When we encounter brethren and men of God who can benefit from our support we should not hesitate to offer hospitality to them. We should not give the excuse of being tired or not having enough to entertain.

QUESTIONS
1. Why should you be hospitable?
2. Give examples of those who entertained Jesus Christ
3. Mention some instances of hospitality.

BLESSED WEEK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
MONDAY: Exodus 2:20 - You should train your children by example in hospitality.
TUESDAY: Nehemiah 5:17 - Your hospitality should not be limited.
WEDNESDAY: Job 31:32 - No group should be left out in hospitality.
THURSDAY: Acts 21:8 - you must be hospitable even as a man of God.
FRIDAY: Acts 28:7 - Your actions are recorded by both Heaven and man
SATURDAY: Acts 28:2 - Hospitality should include families and nations.
SUNDAY: Luke 14:1 - Unexpected eyes are watching your level of hospitality.