{"id":329,"date":"2023-05-31T18:20:10","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T18:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/articles\/?p=329"},"modified":"2023-08-14T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T16:00:00","slug":"what-is-hospitality-and-why-does-it-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/articles\/2023\/05\/31\/what-is-hospitality-and-why-does-it-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Hospitality?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What comes to mind when you hear the word \u201chospitality?\u201d Some people believe \u201chospitality\u201d means entertaining people. Although this might be true in some cases, I think it is much more than this. The dictionary defines hospitality as \u201cthe quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way.\u201d I like to describe hospitality like this: Hospitality is caring for people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the Bible teach about hospitality? 1 Peter 4:9 says, \u201cShow hospitality to one another without grumbling\u201d (ESV). Romans 12:13 says, \u201cContribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality\u201d (ESV). These verses reveal that hospitality is a regular practice for believers. We are all commanded to show hospitality toward one another and contribute to the needs of the saints. But how do we do it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contrary to popular opinion, hospitality doesn\u2019t require inviting people into your home. Although this is one way to express hospitality, there are many other ways to show hospitality too. Let me share a few examples from my own life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. When I was pregnant with our third child, I went into preterm labor at six months. I was in and out of the hospital frequently, and at one point, I spent an entire month in a hospital room. This extended stay overlapped with Valentine\u2019s Day. A hospital room isn\u2019t an ideal location for a romantic date night. To our surprise, a kind friend went out of his way to care for my husband and I so that we could still celebrate. He picked up food from our favorite steakhouse and brought it to the hospital for us to enjoy. That same day, another friend from church called and said her husband was working the night shift on Valentine\u2019s night. She offered to stay overnight with our two little girls so my husband could stay with me at the hospital. These kind gestures meant the world to my husband and I, and these friends turned an inconvenient Valentine\u2019s Day into a memorable one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. A few years ago, our family traveled to California for vacation. Some dear friends who lived in the area knew we had made plans to take our girls to Laguna Beach and Knott\u2019s Berry Farm. They unexpectedly called us before our trip and shared that they had booked us a beach hotel in Laguna Beach and a room at Knott\u2019s Berry Farm Hotel. Both were completely paid for. To say that we were shocked is an understatement. And the surprise didn\u2019t end there. When we arrived at the beach hotel, our friends kindly left us a beach bag filled with our favorite snacks and treats to enjoy. What a fun way to start a vacation! We will never forget their kindness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The story of how my husband and I bought our first home is a story of its own. God did some amazing things in the home-buying process, and he provided for us in ways we never could have imagined. As we moved into our first home, Brett and I prayed that God would provide opportunities for us to use our new home for his glory and to build up his church. Soon after we prayed these things, our church decided to begin offering in-home Bible study groups. We quickly volunteered to host a group in our home. We hosted small groups in our home for eighteen years after that. Unfortunately, the pandemic brought that season to an end, but God blessed our home immensely during this time. All because we willingly opened the door to our home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Our family decorated our yard for Christmas last year. A few days after we decorated, someone shared a post about our home on our neighborhood Facebook page. Over 100 people interacted with the post. The kind comments of our neighbors blew us away. It was our first Christmas in this neighborhood. We didn\u2019t know anyone. In response to the unanticipated publicity our house was receiving, we decided to invite our neighborhood over for s\u2019mores, Christmas cookies, and hot cocoa in the driveway. We hoped this invitation would enable us to meet and interact with our neighbors. The yard was decorated like a Candy Land game board, and we wanted kids to enjoy the yard up close too. About 35 people came over. We even had the opportunity to invite some neighbors to church. We already look forward to hosting our neighbors again this Christmas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. In August of 2022, our niece accepted an internship about 20 minutes from our home and was looking for a place to live. Of course, we immediately invited her to move in with us. I wasn\u2019t sure how things would play out\u2014how we would get along or if we would enjoy being around each other so much\u2014but it ended up being an amazing four months together. We absolutely loved having her in our home, and she and I grew very close during this time. I am so thankful we had the opportunity to open our home to her.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In these examples, it may seem like hospitality is a lot of work. Sometimes, it feels like it. It may be awkward living with someone outside of your immediate family. Our friends sacrificed time and money to surprise my family in Laguna Beach. It\u2019s true, hospitality will cost you something. But it\u2019s worth it, and, in every example described above, the one extending hospitality received blessings too because hospitality is rewarding. Of course, we don\u2019t show hospitality to be rewarded, but God, in his grace, made hospitality enjoyable. Hospitality is fun! If you have yet to show hospitality to someone, I highly recommend you do it. You will see God do big things through your obedience, and you are sure to enjoy the process too. I hope these examples from my own life will help you get started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    What comes to mind when you hear the word \u201chospitality?\u201d Some people believe \u201chospitality\u201d means entertaining people. Although this might be true in some cases, I think it is much more than this. The dictionary defines hospitality as \u201cthe quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way.\u201d […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":517,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"\n

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    I remember the first time I stood up to teach the Bible to a group of women in my local church. I was terrified. Yes, I studied the passage diligently and spent hours preparing pages of notes, but I wasn\u2019t sure if my preparation was effective. Is my teaching structured well? Will the women be interested or learn anything new? Have I interpreted this passage correctly?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Many women who are asked to teach a Sunday School class, speak at a Bible study, or lead a small group experience similar fears. They often have little or no training specific to teaching Scripture and feel unequipped and insecure in their preparation. Even so, the abundance of resources available on the subject of teaching Scripture can be paralyzing for a new Bible teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    That\u2019s why we need books like Empowered and Equipped: Bible Exposition for Women Who Teach the Scriptures<\/em><\/a>. Julia Higgins, assistant professor of ministry to women at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, seeks to provide women with the tools they need to faithfully and effectively teach the Word of God to other women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Empowered and Equipped: Biblical Exposition for Women Who Teach the Scriptures <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cJesus commissioned disciples to teach the nations, and women of the church must take his call seriously.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Men and women alike are given the spiritual gift of teaching, yet few resources are designed specifically for women who exposit the Scriptures. In Empowered and Equipped<\/em>, Julia Higgins steers women through the steps needed to faithfully interpret, apply, and teach a passage of Scripture. By examining both the principles and practices of teaching of Bible exposition, Higgins seeks to prepare women in the local church to make and mold disciples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    B&H Academic. 224 pp. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Should Women Teach the Bible?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    First we must ask, Is a book that encourages and equips women to teach Scripture necessary or even appropriate? There\u2019s much discussion today about whether the Bible permits women to teach at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In an effort to submit to Scripture\u2019s teaching, many have unfortunately moved beyond what God\u2019s Word prescribes to impose unbiblical restrictions on women. To argue that women shouldn\u2019t teach Scripture in any formal setting misunderstands God\u2019s design for discipleship. Higgins argues that all followers of Christ, including women, are included in the Great Commission and its call to teach other disciples everything Christ commanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Furthermore, as Higgins explains, \u201cSome may conflate the spiritual gift of teaching with the office of pastor\/elder and draw a false conclusion that only men are to exercise the gift of teaching. While qualified men are responsible to teach and oversee the local church, that does not negate the fact that both men and women are given the spiritual gift of teaching.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    All followers of Christ, including women, are included in the Great Commission and its call to teach other disciples everything Christ commanded.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Spiritual gifts, including the gift of teaching, are given for the common good (1 Cor. 12:7<\/a>) and for building up the church (1 Cor. 14:12<\/a>). It follows that women are not only permitted to teach in appropriate settings but are needed for the growth and maturity of the body of Christ. This pattern is exemplified in the women in Scripture who are called to teach and commended for their teaching ministries, many of which Higgins references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In light of the biblical call for women to teach, Higgins writes,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The end of the matter is this: women should be given a context where they can teach the Word in the local church. Why? Because Christ\u2019s church will grow and others will be discipled in the faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Her book, therefore, provides \u201ca pathway for women to exercise teaching gifts in the local church,\u201d and specifically focuses on training women to teach women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Helpful Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Higgins provides an accessible yet substantial foundation for teaching Scripture. She incorporates principles and strategies from some of the most highly respected Bible teachers of our day, giving readers a well-rounded introduction to teaching Scripture without information overload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Higgins has a high view of God\u2019s Word and a Christ-centered approach that highlights the overarching storyline of the Bible. Readers will gain essential tools for expository teaching, learning to base the central teaching focus, supporting points, and application on the main point and structure of the text itself. Higgins even encourages this kind of verse-by-verse teaching for topical messages, so that the teacher is always communicating the text\u2019s intended purpose rather than taking passages out of context as proof texts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Empowered and Equipped<\/em> walks teachers through the process of creating a Bible exposition, from understanding the nature of Scripture all the way to writing an expositional outline. Higgins covers a wide range of content from theoretical to practical, including information on biblical genres, basic doctrinal issues, and hermeneutics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    She spends a large portion of the book giving instruction on studying the Bible inductively, including specific strategies for observation, interpretation, generalization, and application and for how that study translates into instruction. The scope of the book makes it suitable for beginners\u2014although they may want to work through it more slowly\u2014as well as for those who have been studying and teaching Scripture for some time but are looking for a process to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    While Empowered and Equipped<\/em> covers an impressive amount of ground in a surprisingly manageable page count, readers may leave with unanswered questions. For example, the book includes almost no discussion of incorporating meaningful illustrations or transitions. On other topics, such as the discussion of genre or the overview of theological doctrines, Higgins gives only brief introductions. Anything more, however, would make the book overwhelmingly dense, and readers can continue to explore these topics in more depth as they see fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Empowered and Equipped to Teach God\u2019s Word<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The church needs gifted women who not only speak on a short list of \u201cfemale-friendly\u201d topics stereotypical of women\u2019s conferences or retreats but who teach the whole counsel of God for the good of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    The church needs gifted women who not only speak on a short list of \u2018female-friendly\u2019 topics but who teach the whole counsel of God for the good of the body.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Higgins appeals, \u201cThis call for women to be teachers of the Word arises from a place of care and concern for over half of the body, so that the church might grow in love for God and his Word, passing it along to others, so that they too might go and make disciples of all nations to the end that Christ\u2019s commands are observed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As this book makes its way into the hands of more and more women who treasure the Bible and long to see it elevated and proclaimed, I pray the church will be edified and God\u2019s glory made known. I pray the teachers it equips will grow in their love for Christ even as the women they teach develop new excitement for God\u2019s Word. I pray that instead of feeling insecure and unprepared, women will be empowered and equipped to teach the Scriptures.<\/p>\n","_et_gb_content_width":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-church-life","category-women","et-has-post-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is Hospitality? - Articles<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.championforest.org\/articles\/2023\/05\/31\/what-is-hospitality-and-why-does-it-matter\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"What is Hospitality? - Articles\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"What comes to mind when you hear the word \u201chospitality?\u201d Some people believe \u201chospitality\u201d means entertaining people. 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