“Friendship”

“Friendship”

1 Samuel 18:1-4 & selected Proverbs

David and Jonathan had a kindred spirit in God. The friendship these two men had went deep. Chuck Swindoll mentions four qualities that marked their friendship.

1. A willingness to sacrifice
2. A loyal defense
3. An accepting heart
4. A consistent encouragement

Merrill Unger gives some background about Jonathan’s gift of friendship:
“Clothing possessed something of the wearer’s personality …. To receive any part of the dress that had been worn by a sovereign or his oldest son and heir was deemed the highest honor that could be conferred on a subject … Jonathan, the king’s son, gave all the material gifts. David, the poor man’s son, gave only his love and respect.”

What for a friendship?

magic that make friendship happen

that about friendship

                Prov. 17:17 – A __________ friend

                Prov. 12:26 – A __________ friend

                Prov. 27:6 –   A __________ friend

                Prov. 27:9 –   A __________ friend