The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great
The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. 2 Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. 3 He said, “If I have found favor in your eyes, my lord, do not pass your servant by. 4 Let a little water be brought, and then you may all wash your feet and rest under this tree. 1 Genesis 18: 1 -8
Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant. ” “Very well, ” they answered, “do as you say. ” 6 So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah. “Quick, ” he said, “get three seahs of the finest flour and knead it and bake some bread. ” 5 Genesis 18: 1 -8
Then he ran to the herd and selected a choice, tender calf and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. 8 He then brought some curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and set these before them. While they ate, he stood near them under a tree. 7 Genesis 18: 1 -8
Appreciation and Honor Introduction Appreciation is created within us, BUT we are often remoulded ( often negatively ) by our Environment ( the external factors, family, society ). We were created to be Appreciative naturally, to Give Back. Within us is the "Image of God” and to be appreciative is a good culture.
Appreciation and Honor Observations & Interpretations 1. Manner of Welcome. v 2. a). He hurried to Welcome them. – enthusiastic, respectful b). He bowed low to the ground. – humble
Appreciation and Honor Abraham’s CULTURE of Honour 1. Abraham would not take advantage of people 2. Abraham protected and went all out to save his own § Gen 14: 21 -24 (Paying his portion) § Gen 14: 12 -16 (Rescues Lot) § Gen 23: 7 -20 (Paying for burial plot) § Gen 18: 23 -33 (Pleads for Sodom & Gomorrah)
Appreciation and Honor Observations & Interpretations 1. Manner of Welcome. v 2. Hospitality was a CULTURE within himself and family.
Appreciation and Honor Observations & Interpretations 1. Manner of Welcome. v 2. 1 Samuel 25. The story of David, Nabal & Abigail.
Appreciation and Honor Observations & Interpretations 2. Extending Essentials v 3 -5 3 very crucial and essential "must have” in the desert would be: a) Water b) Shade c) Food
Appreciation and Honor Observations & Interpretations 2. Extending Essentials v 3 -5 2 Samuel 9: 6 -11 Story of David and Mephibosheth
Appreciation and Honor Observations & Interpretations 3. Going the Extra Mile v 6 -8 a) Sarah was told to bake right away. b) The best of flour was used. c) Tender calf was chosen. d) Some curds (yoghurt? ) & milk were prepared. e) Abraham stood ready to serve.
Appreciation and Honor Observations & Interpretations 3. Going the Extra Mile v 6 -8 Mark 14: 3 -8. The lady who poured very expensive perfume on Jesus. John 12: 3, the Bible says she wiped his feet with her hair. Mark 14: 9, this woman's appreciative action will be remembered and told all over the world and for a very long time.
Appreciation and Honor Reflections 1. Looking at Abraham as our model, how have we been appreciating others? 2. What are some practical ideas you can suggest as "ESSENTIALS" of Appreciation? 3. How can we Improve this Culture of Appreciation in our LGs? Or in Church? In our Family?
Appreciation and Honor Applications 1. In our Sunday Services, we can start by extending Appreciation to the different ones we meet. Eg. Appreciate the Ushers; the RELA guard. Appreciate the Eg. temperature current Frontliners takers, sanitisers or SOP even our servers? cleaner! 2. During Sunday Service, walk to another member different from your LG or another age group. Respectfully greet them warmly. 3. Have we forgotten to “Go the extra mile” in our lives? How or where would you like to start this culture?
Appreciation and Honor Conclusion Let not us appreciate each other in ACTIONS, just words or thoughts only. Appreciation “saying it”. must be felt, more than just
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