TOPIC: Be Hospitable (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 19 January 2025)

Open Heaven 25 January 2025 Today Devotional: EVEN IN THE FIRE

MEMORY VERSE: “Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.” – Romans 12:13 (KJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 18:1-10 (KJV) (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 19 January 2025)

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.

Also Read:
RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 19 January 2025 – Be Hospitable

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

1. 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 all 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).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Do you think you are hospitable? Discuss.

2. BENEFITS OF BEING HOSPITABLE

God pays attention to hospitable people and answers their prayers (Genesis 18:10). They are blessed by the Father (Matthew 25:34-35). Their deeds are recognised by Jesus (Matthew 25:40). It attracts miracles and uncommon blessings (Acts 28:7-8). God is pleased (Hebrews 13:16). It attracts divine visitation (Hebrews 13:2). It helps believers express the love of Christ thereby drawing people into the kingdom (Leviticus 19:9-10; 1 Peter 4:8-9). It is a necessary virtue to relieve or give succour to those in distress (Romans 12:13). It is a condition that aids Church leadership (Titus 1:7-8; 1Timothy 3:2). Being hospitable makes a believer to inherit the kingdom prepared for him/her by God (Matthew 25:34-36).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Why do you think some people are not hospitable?


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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).

QUESTIONS:

  1. Mention five attributes of a hospitable person.
  2. What are the benefits of being hospitable? Mention four.

ASSIGNMENT: Identify five (5) benefits of being hospitable (2×5=10 Marks).

RCCG Sunday School HYMN

  1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s  day,
    O how I love Thee well,
    I am happy, it makes me glad
    To rejoice at Thy birth.
  2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
    Thy friendship suits me well,
    Both young and old will sing Thy song,
    We long for Sunday School.
  3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
    Christ was Thy first teacher,
    The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
    Does manifest in thee.
  4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
    This testimony is sure,
    That God, the Father Almighty,
    Poured His blessing on Thee.
  5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
    Though the sun be so bright,
    Or if the clouds black with rain,
    I’ll be in Sunday School.
  6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
    I rejoice to see Thee,
    Will thou pass over me today?
    Without my being blest?