Pastor Quinn • October 24, 2021
A Life of Hospitality
The God-lived life is a life of showing God’s love. Last month, we focused on letting that shine in serving others, doing things for them.
In today’s worship, the emphasis shifts a bit, and we look at the God-lived life as one that isn’t only doing things for others but opening our lives to them. As we invite people into our lives and our homes, God gives opportunities to show what we are all about and share who we are all about.
Through hospitality, as messy and dangerous as it can be, relationships are built, and Jesus is shared. That's why a God-lived life is a Life of Hospitality.
For centuries Israel offered sacrifices to God for sin. Over and over, a substitute shed its blood to earn forgiveness. Then Jesus appeared, the Lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world. He died as the substitute for sinful mankind. Connected to him by faith, you have new perspective and new motivation for living a Christian life.
For centuries Israel offered sacrifices to God for sin. Over and over, a substitute shed its blood to earn forgiveness. Then Jesus appeared, the Lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world. He died as the substitute for sinful mankind. Connected to him by faith, you have new perspective and new motivation for living a Christian life.
“Christ” is not the family name of Jesus. It is a title. The Greek word “Christ” and the Hebrew word “Messiah” both mean the same thing: “The Anointed One.” Anointing was the practice of pouring liquid over the head of someone to signify selection for some special task. When the Lord had someone anointed, he also poured his Spirit over them. It was the fulfillment of promises made over centuries.
