1. Jonathan, A True Friend
Proverbs 18:24

2. Introduction David was in trouble with King Saul and needed a friend
David was pursued by Saul
He desperately needed a friend
Jonathan was such a friend

3. Introduction Jonathan: Son of Saul Prince in Israel Courageous warrior
He risked his all for David-his position and his life

4. Introduction 1 Sam. 20:4,17 2 Sam. 1:25-26
He was killed in the battle of Mt. Gilboa against the Philistines

5. I. Jonathan Was A Real Friend
Proverbs 17:17
Real friendship cannot be purchased
Real friendship begets or produces real friendship
Proverbs 18:24

6. I. Jonathan Was A Real Friend
He was David’s friend in good and in bad times
1 Sam. 18:1-4
1 Sam. 23:15-18

7. II. Jonathan’s Friendship Strengthened David’s Hand in God
1 Sam. 23:16
This is the only kind of friendship worth having
Friends leads us to trust and depend upon God more and help us be better Christians

8. II. Jonathan’s Friendship Strengthened David’s Hand in God
Proverbs 27:6
Proverbs 27:9
Real friends will not condone our wrong but will seek to lead us away from wrong into what is right

9. III. We Must Take Care Of Our Friends
Proverbs 27:10
We should thank God for our friends
Never abuse them; don’t use your friends or take advantage of them

10. III. We Must Take Care Of Our Friends
Don’t let a gossiper or whisperer separate you from your friends
Proverbs 16:28 Proverbs 17:9
Mt. 7:12
Mt. 22:39

11. Conclusion Could your friends describe you as a “Jonathan?”
Jonathan, a True Friend
Conclusion
Could your friends describe you as a “Jonathan?”
Think of another friend-Jesus
Jn. 15:13-15
Is he your friend?