Redeemer Sedro Woolley

Afternoon Service: Friendship

Redeemer Sedro Woolley

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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)