SERMON SUMMARY

In a society that is defining friendship in many ways, we have the opportunity to process through “biblical friendship” as we examine the life of David and Jonathan. What are the essentials to biblical friendship, what are the challenges, and how do Jesus and the beauty of the gospel motivate all of it? 

SERMON SCREENSHOTS & KEY POINTS

• One-Dimensional Friendship
• Transactional Friendship
• Digital Friendship 

*Read Reactivity by Paul David Tripp

“Biblical friendship exists when two or more people, bound together by a common faith in Jesus Christ, pursue him and his kingdom with intentionality and vulnerability.” — Holmes

1 Samuel 18:1-5

Biblical friendship is built on intentionality and vulnerability. 

“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully around with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket—safe, dark, motionless, airless—it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable.” — C.S. Lewis

1 Samuel 19:1-7

Proverbs 17:17

Proverbs 18:1

Proverbs 18:24

1 Samuel 20:40-42

Biblical friendship exists when two or more people, bound together by a common faith in Jesus Christ, pursue him and his kingdom with intentionality and vulnerability. Holmes

John 15:9-17

Mentors — Peers — Disciples

*We are a church located in Greenville, South Carolina. Our vision is to see God transform us into a community of grace passionately pursuing life and mission with Jesus.

SUGGESTIONS FOR COMMUNITY GROUP QUESTIONS                

1. Read 1 Samuel 18-23 before coming to Community Group.
2. How would you describe the different friendships that you have in your life?
3. Who are your closest friends, and why?
4. Do you have mentors who are “biblical friends?” Do you have peers that are “biblical friends?” Do you have anyone that you are discipling that you would consider a “biblical friend?”
5. Would you say that intentionality or vulnerability is more difficult for you in your biblical friendships? Why?
6. How does Jesus and your friendship with Him motivate you to be biblical friends with others?
7. How are you practically pursuing Jesus and kingdom priorities in the context of your friendships?