Passage: 1 Thessalonians 1 Thes. 1:8-10
The Thessalonian church did all things—big and small—in light of the returning King Jesus who became their hope, object of worship, and way of life. One of the things that this church did exceptionally was showing radical hospitality even in the midst of severe affliction. Paul speaks of the reception they had when his missionary team was in Thessalonica, and this hospitality became famous among the churches everywhere. They were known to receive the gospel and the proclaimers of the gospel well, and they were known not only as recipients but as proclaimers and doers of the Word of God as the gospel sounded forth like a resounding trumpet that went forth in all directions. How can we use the resources and opportunities given to us to invite others to God's table like the Thessalonian church did?