"We often think of hospitality as inviting friends into our homes for meals. More often it is a non-reciprocal meeting of the needs of another, especially the needs of the less fortunate and even our enemies. It is a collection of gifts we give to other people."

Lessons from Matthew 25:31-40

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Preface - The Toughest Test	9
1.	Then the King Shall Say	11
2.	Defining Hospitality	19
3.	The Role of Food - The Gift of Nourishment, Part 1	27
4.	Our Daily Breasd - The Gift of Nourishment, Part 2	37
5.	A Cup of Cold Water - The Gift of Service	47
6.	When There is No Room in the Inn - The Gift of Shelter	53
7.	"Let Him Have Your Cloak Also" - The Gift of Benevolence, Part 1	61
8.	The Significance of Clothing - The Gift of Benovelence, Part 2	69
9.	Bear One Another's Burdens - The Gift of Comfort	83
10.	Giving of Yourself - The Gift of Companionship	93
11.	Missed Opportunities	103
12.	Teaching Children Hospitality	109
13.	God's Gifts of Hospitality to Christians	121
13.	Resources	128