1. Friends

2. A simple way to make and grow friendships – have activities together, share life together, open up.

3. David and Jonathan 1 Sam 18:1-4 (p.225) – David and Jonathan meet
1 Sam 18:28-19:6 – Jonathan defends David
1 Sam 20 – Jonathan helps David escape
1 Sam 31:1-3 – Death of Jonathan
Surround yourself with godly people of strong character.
Do you have someone like Jonathan in your life?

4. David and Joab 2 Sam 2:8-9 – Joab, Abner, Ishbosheth
2 Sam 2:18-23 – Abner and Asahel
2 Sam 3:20-28 – Joab murders Abner

5. What a Character! Choose godliness over loyalty. Have fun together.
Strength of character is shown in the bad moments of life.
Have people who can honestly challenge (rebuke) you.
Jesus is our closest Friend. (John 15:15)

7. Friends