Title: Christian Hospitality

Text: 2 John 5–11

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My wife and I try to get our children in bed by a certain time every night. When they go to bed, we stay up and talk. Sometimes I will talk to her about the text I am preaching on Sunday. It helps me to hash-it-out in a community setting before I give it. You get the 10:30 a.m. version, and she gets the early service. Now, I don’t bring a pulpit in the living room and sing a couple of congregational hymns, but I do give a come-forward invitation (just kidding!). Just a five-minute conversation can help me ground all my exegesis in the reality of everyday life.

Most sinners loved being around Jesus. They enjoyed His company, sought Him out, invited Him to their homes and parties. Today, most sinners do not want to be around Christians. Non-believers tore off the roof to get to Jesus. Sometimes, they crawl out of the windows to get away from us!