In this episode, we read.a selection from Luther’s Lectures on Genesis 18:2-5, where Luther paints a powerful picture of Abraham sitting at the door of his tent—watching, waiting, and running to meet strangers in need.

For Luther, this is no small detail. Abraham’s posture reveals a heart formed by faith: eager, generous, and ready to serve those afflicted because of their confession of the Word. True hospitality, Luther says, belongs to the Church. It is love that risks being deceived. It is kindness that may not be repaid. It is generosity offered in Christ’s name—because in the poor and persecuted, we receive Christ Himself.

Luther also warns against hypocrisy, greed, and lovelessness disguised as religion. The question remains for us: Will we sit at the door, ready to serve? Or will we close our hands? ...