A Survey of Biblical (and Other) Friendships:

1 Samuel 18:1-4, 20:8, 17

2 Kings 2:1-12

Ruth 1:14-18

Acts 16:1-3

1 Corinthians 4:16-17

Song of Songs 5:16

Job 2:11-13, 6:16

James 4:4

Proverbs 18:24

Proverbs 27:9 (CSB)

Proverbs 27:17

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Redeemer Church Covenant:

Paragraphs 2-3, 5

Galatians 5:22-23 (CSB)

Applications:

• Good friendships take time
• Conflict is inevitable (& sometimes necessary)
• Expectations
• Questions
• Be self-aware
• Assumptions
• Seek to know
• Boundaries & walls
• Be gracious (& forgiving)

Possible pitfalls:

• Be watchful
• Be mindful
• Be careful

The Greatest Friend

John 15:12-15

*(Consider reading John 13-17)

Closing Question:

How can I be intentional about relationships/friendships here at Redeemer?

Resources:

• Made for Friendship (by Drew Hunter)
• In Praise of Old Guys (by Nick Alford)
• Letters from James Alexander to his younger brother (accessible via mongergism.org)