ESV Hebrews 13:1-16
1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body. 4 Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. 5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." 6 So we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?" 7 Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 15 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. 16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.
Questions for Reflection
1. What kind of love are Christians to demonstrate? (13:1)
2. Why did the author encourage his readers to entertain strangers? (13:2)
3. What kinds of people does God want Christians to try to help? (13:3)
4. What fact about God can foster a contented spirit? (13:5)
5. How can we learn to be content? (13:5)
6. What attribute or characteristic of Christ is highlighted here? (13:8)
7. Why do you think is it so difficult to be content?
8. What is significant to you about the fact that Jesus never changes?
9. How can we draw contentment from God’s unchanging nature?
10. What does hospitality mean or entail?
11. How are you able to extend hospitality to others?
