1. Hospitality in Everyday Life:

• What are some simple ways you can show hospitality to your neighbors, coworkers, or classmates? How do these everyday actions reflect mercy and compassion?
• Think about a time when someone showed you unexpected hospitality. How did it make you feel, and what impact did it have on you?
• How can we overcome the tendency to be distracted by our phones or the busyness of life when we're around others? How can we practice being more present with people around us?

2. Serving Others with Dignity:

• Why is giving dignity through eye contact such a powerful form of hospitality? How does this small action make a difference in someone's life, especially those who might feel ignored?
• How do we sometimes avoid or ignore people who are in need? What are some practical ways we can combat this and show mercy instead?
• Have you ever felt ignored or overlooked by others? How can you use your experience to show greater compassion and presence to others in similar situations?

3. The Church as a Community:

• How can we, as a church, be more intentional in showing hospitality to newcomers? What are some specific steps we can take to make others feel welcome?
• How can the idea of "gathering around the table" change the way we interact with others, both inside and outside the church? What does it mean to be a community centered around the table?
• Jesus invites all kinds of people to His table, regardless of background or differences. How can we practice this kind of radical hospitality in our lives, even with people we might not agree with or understand?

• How can you challenge yourself this week to show mercy and hospitality to someone you might consider "other" or unfamiliar?