1. The Importance of Choosing Our Friends Wisely
The BASIS of their friendship— faith in God.
1 Samuel 14:6-10 – Jonathan’s faith in God.
1 Samuel 17:34-37– David’s faith in God.

2. The Importance of Choosing Our Friends Wisely
The BACKBONE of their friendship— making mature decisions.
1 Sam 18:5, 14—“David behaved himself wisely in all his ways.”
1 Samuel 19:1-7—Jonathan intercedes for David.

3. The Importance of Choosing Our Friends Wisely
The BACKBONE of their friendship— making mature decisions.
1 Samuel 20:18-23, 30-34—Jonathan saves David's life.
1 Sam 23:16-18—Jonathan recognizes David’s future as king.

4. The Importance of Choosing Our Friends Wisely
The BENEFICIARY of their friendship –Mephibosheth.
1 Samuel 20:12-17—Jonathan and David make a covenant.
2 Samuel 9:1-7—David honors his covenant with Jonathan (2 Sam. 21:7).

5. The Importance of Choosing Our Friends Wisely
Jesus wants us to be His friend—he has done what He can to be ours.
Proverbs 17:17—a friend loves at all times.
Proverbs 18:24—a friend closer than a brother.

6. The Importance of Choosing Our Friends Wisely
Jesus wants us to be His friend—he has done what He can to be ours.
Abraham was called a friend of God – James 2:20-24
Friendship with Jesus – John 15:12-14 (Luke 6:46; Matthew 7:21-27).