There is a town in Texas by the name of Friendswood That growing city south of Houston began with a religious group called the Quakers, or Friends.
Several years ago, Dale Carnegie wrote a book entitled How to Win Friends and Influence People. That book helped change the lives of thousands of people across the globe.
A friendship circle with new and old friends is a blessing. The Bible reminds us of friendship links. Consider this fascinating topic of friends:
1. 1 Samuel 18:1-4. Who was Jonathan? When did his friendship with David begin and how long did it last? Friendship is a priceless gift- especially one as close as David and Jonathan enjoyed. Describe some of your friendships and what they have meant to you.
2. Job 2:11-13. Job’s friends went to comfort him. Why is it sometimes best to sit quietly with a grieving friend rather than talk and ask questions? Later in the book of Job we see how his friends criticized him and even challenged his faith. What happens when we criticize friends?
3. Psalm 41:9. Who was the “false friend" of Jesus? (See Matthew 26:14, 47-50 ) How do we betray Jesus?
4. Proverbs 17:17. State some ways that friendship expresses itself. Do friends always agree? Even with many friends we may succumb to ruin, but who sticks with us always? (Proverbs 18:24).
5. Zechariah 13:6. What were the wounds Jesus suffered in His body? Who of his friends wounded him as well? How do we wound Christ today?
6. Matthew 11:19. Did Jesus include some unusual people in His friendship circle? Should we be friends of non-Christians? Why or why not?
7. John 11:35-36. What did Jesus do when He stood near the grave of Lazarus that reminds us of His humanity? How can we encourage and support others at difficult times in their lives?
8. John 15:13-14. What did Jesus call His followers? How do Christ‘s friends prove their friendship? Do you have
friends who need to become friends of Jesus?
9. James 2:23. Why was Abraham called "the friend of God”? What sacrifice was he ready to make for God? (Genesis 22:1-14). How do we show that we are God's friends?
10. 3 John 1:4. The greatest joy we can know is that our children walk with the Lord. Another joy is knowing our
friends walk with Him. How can we help our friends find a relationship with God? List some joys of friendship.
Several years ago, Dale Carnegie wrote a book entitled How to Win Friends and Influence People. That book helped change the lives of thousands of people across the globe.
A friendship circle with new and old friends is a blessing. The Bible reminds us of friendship links. Consider this fascinating topic of friends:
1. 1 Samuel 18:1-4. Who was Jonathan? When did his friendship with David begin and how long did it last? Friendship is a priceless gift- especially one as close as David and Jonathan enjoyed. Describe some of your friendships and what they have meant to you.
2. Job 2:11-13. Job’s friends went to comfort him. Why is it sometimes best to sit quietly with a grieving friend rather than talk and ask questions? Later in the book of Job we see how his friends criticized him and even challenged his faith. What happens when we criticize friends?
3. Psalm 41:9. Who was the “false friend" of Jesus? (See Matthew 26:14, 47-50 ) How do we betray Jesus?
4. Proverbs 17:17. State some ways that friendship expresses itself. Do friends always agree? Even with many friends we may succumb to ruin, but who sticks with us always? (Proverbs 18:24).
5. Zechariah 13:6. What were the wounds Jesus suffered in His body? Who of his friends wounded him as well? How do we wound Christ today?
6. Matthew 11:19. Did Jesus include some unusual people in His friendship circle? Should we be friends of non-Christians? Why or why not?
7. John 11:35-36. What did Jesus do when He stood near the grave of Lazarus that reminds us of His humanity? How can we encourage and support others at difficult times in their lives?
8. John 15:13-14. What did Jesus call His followers? How do Christ‘s friends prove their friendship? Do you have
friends who need to become friends of Jesus?
9. James 2:23. Why was Abraham called "the friend of God”? What sacrifice was he ready to make for God? (Genesis 22:1-14). How do we show that we are God's friends?
10. 3 John 1:4. The greatest joy we can know is that our children walk with the Lord. Another joy is knowing our
friends walk with Him. How can we help our friends find a relationship with God? List some joys of friendship.