RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL
DATE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 2025
LESSON: TWENTY-ONE (21)
TOPIC: BE HOSPITABLE
MEMORY VERSE:
Romans 12:13 (NKJV), “distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality.”
BIBLE PASSAGE:
Genesis 18:1-10
1 And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;
2 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,
3 And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:
4 Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree:
5 And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.
6 And Abraham hastened into the tent unto Sarah, and said, Make ready quickly three measures of fine meal, knead it, and make cakes upon the hearth.
7 And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it.
8 And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.
9 And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.
10 And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him.
INTRODUCTION
Hospitality is the act of showing kindness and welcoming strangers. We have Corporate and individual hospitality (Acts 2:42-46; 2 Kings 4:8-13).
To be hospitable is to be disposed to treat guests and strangers with cordiality and generosity.
Being hospitable is a command and a virtue that is commended in the Bible (Hebrews 13:2-3). Hospitality is rooted in generosity, gift exchange, and reciprocity. This lesson shall examine the attributes of a hospitable person and the various blessings attached to being hospitable.
LESSON OUTLINES
1. ATTRIBUTES OF A HOSPITABLE PERSON
2. BENEFITS OF BEING HOSPITABLE
ATTRIBUTES OF A HOSPITABLE PERSON
Being hospitable is a mind-set. It is a conviction and an incurable attitude that is always displayed by the actions of the hospitable person, just like Abraham entertained the three men in Genesis 18:1,5. Some key qualities showcased by hospitable people are stated below:
1. FRIENDLINESS: Hospitable persons are pleasant without any form of hostility (Ruth 2:13-14).
2. GENEROSITY: They are extremely liberal and give without holding back (1 Kings 10:10; Proverbs 11:24-25).
3.OPENNESS: They operate with open minds and readily accept new ideas and suggestions (2 Kings 4:9-11).
4. SWIFTNESS: They are quick to welcome and entertain guests and strangers al the time (Genesis 19:1-3).
5. COMPASSION: They are concerned about the state of others (Matthew 15:32-36). This compassion is extended to lost souls thus they go after the lost sheep (Matthew 10:6-8).
6. SELFLESSNESS: They are not selfish (2 Corinthians 12:15).
7. ACCOMMODATIVENESS: They can bear long with others and tolerate them (Luke 15:20-24).
8. WARMNESS: They show kindness with their smiles, words, and actions (2 Samuel 9:1, 7).
9. BEARING BURDENS: They relieve others of their problems (Acts 9:36; Romans 15:26).
10. CORDIAL: They leave a lasting impression of love (2 Samuel 19:32).
11. SACRIFICIAL: They give by denying themselves (John 6:9).
BENEFITS OF BEING HOSPITABLE
1. God pays attention to hospitable people and answers their prayers (Genesis 18:10).
2. They are blessed by the Father (Matthew 25:34- 35).
3. Their deeds are recognized by Jesus (Matthew 25:40).
4. It attracts miracles and uncommon blessings (Acts 28:7-8).
5. God is pleased
(Hebrews 13:16).
6. It attracts divine visitation (Hebrews 13:2).
7. It helps believers express the love of Christ thereby drawing people into the kingdom (Leviticus 19:9-1 0; 1 Peter 4:8-9).
8. It is a necessary virtue to relieve or give succour to those in distress (Romans 12:13).
9. It is a condition that aids Church leadership (Titus 1:7-8; 1 Timothy 3:2). L
10. Being hospitable makes a believer to inherit the kingdom prepared for him/her by God (Matthew 25:34-36).
CONCLUSION
Being inhospitable does not portray us as Christ’s ambassadors. Be hospitable, it is both physically and spiritually rewarding (1 John 3:17-18; Proverbs 19:17).
QUESTION
1. Mention five attributes of a hospitable person.
2. What are the benefits of being hospitable? Mention four.