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“There are no outsiders to the love of God. And there is no qualification needed to receive or to offer hospitality.”

It can be easy to dismiss hospitality as the work of those who are good in the kitchen, those who welcome congregations into the church building or those who prepare refreshments after a meeting.

These acts of service are so valuable. And so are the people who serve in this way.

But hospitality is not limited to an act or reserved for those with a gift.

At the heart of biblical hospitality is a desire to create space where people can encounter the living God for themselves. As followers of Jesus, we are all called to open our doors and our hearts to welcome others into a space where they are seen, valued and loved.

Open doors, open hearts is an eight-part series that explores examples of hospitality found in the Bible and encourages us to reflect on our own practice.

How can we ensure our lives, our homes and our churches are places where all people are seen, loved and respected?

Read ‘Open doors, open hearts’ on the Bible app or download the plan, and other resources, here.