Best Friends

This week’s lesson is about Jonathan and David; two friends who were extremely faithful to each other. Jonathan put his friend David first, helping him hide from being killed knowing that David would inherit from God the position to become the King of Israel. This was a position that Jonathan would otherwise inherit. Their lives were changed because of their friendship for one another. David’s life was saved.

As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, we often times think of gifts; gifts we give to others and also gifts we receive. Friendship is a gift God gives to us. As Christians, each one of us is called to, “lay down our life” for friends. What might that mean? It means putting other people’s needs before our own. It means giving up something for a friend. It means showing loyalty, trust, and an abiding love towards our friends. Ask God to help you be a faithful friend by being aware of how your actions affect others. God changes our lives through friendship!

Bible Text: 1 Samuel 20

Key Verse: The Lord shall be between me and you, and between my descendants and your descendants, forever. 1 Samuel 20:42b

Faith Trait: Loyalty

Talk Points:
*How does the story of David and Jonathan encourage you to take a new and deeper look at the friendships in your life?
*How do your friendships reflect concern for others, loyalty, trust, and abiding love?
*How do you show friends you care for them?
*Have you ever given something up for a friend? What?
*Think of one thing you can do to make a friendly difference in your family, your community, your church, the world.

Reminders:
*We will have a short rehearsal for those Club 56 youth participating in the upcoming Christmas Program on Wednesday, Dec. 9th at 5pm in the Youth Room.
*Large group worship on Dec. 16th with Pastor Liz from 6-6:30pm.
*December BUGs event- Christmas Caroling on Dec. 20th from 4-6:30. Sign up at the kiosk.
*No Club 56 on December 23rd and 30th.

May God fill your week with His presence!