FEB 05  / Sunday | Series: God Could Use Someone Like You – Read 1 Samuel 20:1-9, 27-33

Overview: Who’s your closest, most trustworthy friend? Our friendships with others and our integrity can be used by God in powerful ways.

06 / Mon – A famous duo  |  Read 1 Samuel 20

David was the famous one but Jonathan was his closest friend. Without his help, encouragement, and self-sacrifice, David may have given up. Do you know someone who has God’s calling on them, yet they feel inadequate, overwhelmed or discouraged. Your presence and consistent belief in them can make a big difference. Who needs you to be that kind of faithful friend to them?

07 / Tue – Two are better than one  |  Read the verses below and write your response. Why are these instructions so important?

Ecc 4:9-10

Gal 6:2

Phil 2:3-4

08 / Wed – Absolutely essential  |  Read the verses below and write your response. Why are these things so necessary for a healthy friendship?

Rom 15:7

Rom 14:9-10

Eph 4:32-33

Col 3:13-14

09 / Thu – How does iron sharpen iron?  |  Read the verses below and write your response. What do these verses reveal about being a true friend?

Prov 27:17

Heb 10:24

Eph 4:25

10 / Fri – Important things to consider  |  Read the verses below and write your response. How are these things countercultural? Why are they so important in building trust?

Prov 17:9

Prov 20:19

11 / Sat – Final thoughts  |  Read James 1:19-26

As you look back over the verses you’ve read this week and think about the things you’ve learned, what has the Holy Spirit been saying to you about the kind of friend you have been and want to be? What actions do you intend to take as a result?

 

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