Who is God... F-Father, Faithful, First Fruits, First Begotten, Fire (Consuming), Forgiving, Fortress, Firm Foundation, Fountain of Living Water, Friend.
Old Testament: companion; one for whom affection is held
New Testament: familiar associate; comrade; neighbor; one of whom we are fond
Friend: person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard; one who gives assistance
Synonyms: ally, buddy, cohort, crony, mate, sidekick
Antonyms: enemy, foe
Text: Luke 11:5-9, Proverbs 18:24
I. Some Friends in the Bible
A. Job's Friends
1. scorned him (Job 16:20)
2. spoke flattery (17:5)
3. forgot him (19:14)
4. abhorred him (19:19)
B. Amnon's friend (II Sam 13:3)
C. David's friend Hushai (I Chron 27:33, II Sam 15:32, 37: 16:16-18)
D. Haman's friend (Esther 5:11-14, 6:13)
E. Palsied man's friends (Mark 2)
F. Jesus' friend Lazarus (Jn 11:11)
G. The disciples were called friend by Jesus (Jn 15:15)
II. Some Friendship Info
A. Making Friends
1. get them to like you
2. develop mutual consideration, see things from each other's perspective
3. show unconditional support and encouragement; be clear about expectations
B. The Friendship Relationship
1. Acquaintance-someone you know in passing
2. Friend-someone with whom you spend time and bond
3. Good Friend-someone who knows the most about your life, with whom you go through ups and downs of life; someone in your inner circle
4. Best Friends-someone with whom you spend a lot of time; the first your call when excited, upset...someone who is there during the important moments; the one you think about during those times if they are not there.
III. Some Friendship Verses
Ex 3:11, Job 2:11, 42:10, Prov 17:17, 18:24, 19:6, 22:1, 24, 27:6, 9, 17, Is 41, 8, Mt 11:19, Lk 11:5, Jn 15:13-15, Acts 27:3, Jms 2:23, 4:4
I. Some Friends in the Bible
A. Job's Friends
1. scorned him (Job 16:20)2. spoke flattery (17:5)
3. forgot him (19:14)
4. abhorred him (19:19)
B. Amnon's friend (II Sam 13:3)
C. David's friend Hushai (I Chron 27:33, II Sam 15:32, 37: 16:16-18)
D. Haman's friend (Esther 5:11-14, 6:13)
E. Palsied man's friends (Mark 2)
F. Jesus' friend Lazarus (Jn 11:11)
G. The disciples were called friend by Jesus (Jn 15:15)
II. Some Friendship Info
A. Making Friends
1. get them to like you
2. develop mutual consideration, see things from each other's perspective
3. show unconditional support and encouragement; be clear about expectations
B. The Friendship Relationship
1. Acquaintance-someone you know in passing
2. Friend-someone with whom you spend time and bond
3. Good Friend-someone who knows the most about your life, with whom you go through ups and downs of life; someone in your inner circle
4. Best Friends-someone with whom you spend a lot of time; the first your call when excited, upset...someone who is there during the important moments; the one you think about during those times if they are not there.
III. Some Friendship Verses
Ex 3:11, Job 2:11, 42:10, Prov 17:17, 18:24, 19:6, 22:1, 24, 27:6, 9, 17, Is 41, 8, Mt 11:19, Lk 11:5, Jn 15:13-15, Acts 27:3, Jms 2:23, 4:4
IV. How to Be a Friend (God is . . . ) (I need to be . . .)
A. Be Available (Ps 119:151) (Ps 73:28)
B. Regarding Respect (Lev 10:10) (Rom 10:12, Ps 119:5-6)
C. Keep Focused (Heb 12:29, Is 28:10) (Mt 22:37, 39)
D. Trust (Ps 22:4, 18:30) (Ps 37:3, 5, 56:3, Prov 3:5)
E. Be Trustworthy (Prov 30:5) (I Thess 2:4, I Tim 1:11)
F. Have Fun Together (Jn 15:11) (Neh 8:10)
G. Think on Each Other (Ps 40:5, 17, 139:17) (Ps 94:19)
H. Understand God's Jealousy (Ex 34:14, Deut 4:24) (II Cor 11:2)
I. Make Your Friendship a Priority (Rom 8:95) (Mt 6:33)
J. Keep in Touch (Jn 15:26) (Jn 17:14, 17, 20)
IV. How to Be a Friend (God is . . . ) (I need to be . . .)
A. Be Available (Ps 119:151) (Ps 73:28)B. Regarding Respect (Lev 10:10) (Rom 10:12, Ps 119:5-6)
C. Keep Focused (Heb 12:29, Is 28:10) (Mt 22:37, 39)
D. Trust (Ps 22:4, 18:30) (Ps 37:3, 5, 56:3, Prov 3:5)
E. Be Trustworthy (Prov 30:5) (I Thess 2:4, I Tim 1:11)
F. Have Fun Together (Jn 15:11) (Neh 8:10)
G. Think on Each Other (Ps 40:5, 17, 139:17) (Ps 94:19)
H. Understand God's Jealousy (Ex 34:14, Deut 4:24) (II Cor 11:2)
I. Make Your Friendship a Priority (Rom 8:95) (Mt 6:33)
J. Keep in Touch (Jn 15:26) (Jn 17:14, 17, 20)
Challenge:
- Realize the steps God has taken to be your friend.
- Let Him be your friend.
- Work to be a friend to God like Abraham was a friend to God.
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