The purpose of this “Going Deeper” section is to invite you into a more intentional practice of Christian hospitality, reflecting the radical welcome Jesus extended at the table. As we explore how Jesus used meals to teach, heal, and transform, we are called to make room for others in our lives—especially those on the margins—just as He did.
This series challenges us to embrace hospitality not as an occasional act, but as a daily, Christlike rhythm that reflects the heart of the gospel. Through scripture, reflection questions, and practical steps, we aim to cultivate a deeper sense of belonging in our homes, our church, and our community, where we mirror God’s welcome and love.
Let’s go deeper together and live out the radical hospitality of Christ, becoming the kind of people who welcome others as Jesus welcomes us.
How to Use This Daily Reflection:
Each day we will very simply pray (P.R.A.Y.) ‘P’: PAUSING to be still. ‘R’: REJOICING with a Psalm and REFLECTING on a Scripture. ‘A’: ASKING God to help us. ‘Y’: YEILDING to His will in our lives, come what may. Allow this rhythm to deepen your awareness of God’s presence and guide you to live out His mission in your daily life.
Week 01 – Jesus Came Eating and Drinking
Bulletin Article:
Did you know that Jesus did some of His most profound ministry around the dinner table? In Luke 5:27–32, He calls Levi, a tax collector, and then joins him for a meal with other “sinners”—people others might consider unworthy. This wasn’t just about sharing food—it was about extending grace, building relationships, and showing that God’s kingdom welcomes everyone.
Jesus used meals to demonstrate a key truth: hospitality is central to the mission of the kingdom. It’s not just about opening your home or offering a meal—it’s about opening your heart to people who need Jesus, no matter where they are in life. Meals are sacred moments where grace can be shared, healing can begin, and relationships can be formed.
This week, I challenge you to take a step toward this kind of radical hospitality. Plan one meal with someone outside your usual circle. Don’t focus on impressing them—just invite them to experience the love and grace of God. You might be surprised how God will use your table to reveal His kingdom.
Week 02 – The Table of the Marginalized
Bulletin Article:
Did you know that some of Jesus’ most transformative moments happened around a meal? In Luke 7:36–50, Jesus dines with Simon the Pharisee, but it’s not just about sharing food. A woman known for her sinful life enters the scene, weeping at Jesus’ feet and anointing them with perfume. Simon, the host, is offended by her presence, but Jesus sees what Simon does not—this woman’s act of love and repentance is an expression of grace.
Jesus’ actions show us that hospitality is about more than offering a meal—it’s about offering dignity, restoring worth, and including the marginalized. In a world that often excludes those who don’t fit the mold, Jesus invites us to use our tables as a place of radical welcome. The table is where grace, healing, and restoration happen, and Jesus calls us to extend that same grace to others.
As you reflect on Jesus’ example, consider how you can offer radical hospitality in your own life. Who might feel excluded from your table, whether literally or figuratively? Take a step this week to invite someone from outside your usual circle—a person who may be marginalized or overlooked. You don’t need to impress them with a fancy meal; just invite them to experience the love and grace of God. By doing this, your table becomes a place of mission where lives can be transformed.
Week 03 – Interruptions and Open Doors
Week 04 – The Guest Who Becomes the Host
Week 05 – The Table of Generosity and Grace
Week 06 – The Shared Table and the Body of Christ
Week 07 – Hospitality on the Road
Week 08 – Living a Life of Radical, Ordinary Hospitality
Recommended Books
- A Meal with Jesus by Tim Chester: Jesus used meals to embody grace, build community, and welcome outsiders, showing us that sharing the table is central to the mission of God.
- Making Room by Christine Pohl: Christian hospitality is a radical, transformative practice rooted in Scripture and tradition that calls us to welcome strangers with intentional love and care.
- The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield: Everyday, ordinary hospitality is a powerful way to live out the gospel, turning our homes into places of refuge and spiritual transformation.