The Righteousness in Being a Good Friend - Part 1 (Baptist Preaching - Ph)
Channel: Discerning Word Baptist Church
Date: 2021-02-15

Sunday Morning Preaching on Friendship
Feb 14 2021


The Righteousness in Being a Good Friend
(character study on Jonathan)
Text: 1Samuel  14, 20, 23

 Intro:  
  Everyone yearns for a good friend. 
  illustration.   Outrunning a bear. 
  Jonathan - God given, God gives, given by God. 
 
 Scenes on Jonathan's life in the Bible 
 Day 1    chap 14 
  Jonathan and armor bearer defeats 20 philistines 
  Foolishness of Saul - pride 
   - no food 
          Saul would kill Jonathan
          People saved Jonathan from Saul 
   He was Brave
          Proverbs 28:1 ; Romans 10:20; Philippians 1:14  


 Day 2    - chap 18:1-4 
  - Jonathan gives gifts to David
      He was Generous
   John 1:12; John 3:16; Galatians 1:4; Ephesians 1:3

 Day 3    - chap 19    1-7
  - Jonathan pleads for David
  He was an Intercessor
   Romans 8:26-27; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25
  
 Day 4    - chap 20     
  - Jonathan protects David with elaborate plans
  - Saul was angered by this.
   Foolishness of Saul - self-centered 
  He was Smart / Skillful / Wise
   Ephesians 5:15-17; Matthew 12:42 & Luke 11:31

 Day 5    - chap 23:16-18
  - Jonathan encourage/strengthen David 
  - prophesied that David shall be king.
  He was an Encourager
   John 14:26 - the Comforter

 Message/conclusion:  
  To be a good friend is to reflect the Righteousness of God.  
  Are you a Friend?
  Are you a Good Friend?


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