Ep. 129: A Friend Who Sticks Closer Than a Brother

<p class="p1">SHOW NOTES:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">In Podcast Episode 129, “A Friend Who Sticks Closer Than a Brother,” Kim discusses the concept of true friendship, as demonstrated by Jonathan and David. She also discusses the importance of committing to the one friendship which is above all others—the one you are privileged to have with Christ. </p> <p class="p2"><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/'></a></p> <p class="p1">The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel  18:1-4.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">1 After David had finished talking with Saul, he met Jonathan, the king’s son. There was an immediate bond between them, for Jonathan loved David. 2 From that day on Saul kept David with him and wouldn’t let him return home. 3 And Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, because he loved him as he loved himself. 4 Jonathan sealed the pact by taking off his robe and giving it to David, together with his tunic, sword, bow, and belt.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Additional Verses:</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">Proverbs 17:17</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">Proverbs 18:24</p> <p class="p2"><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/'></a></p> <p class="p1">Weekly Assignment Feature: </p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">What are five characteristics of a TRUE FRIEND? How would your friends rate you on those characteristics? </p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p1">Additional Resources:</p> <p class="p3"> </p> <p class="p4"><a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrjiKPQqEVU'>“Find Out Who Your Friends Are”, sung by Tracy Lawrence</a>, Songwriters: Casey Beathard / Edward Monroe Hill</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p4"><a href='https://stepstopeace.org/'>I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST. </a></p> <p class="p2"><a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/'></a></p> <p class="p1">RESOURCES USED FOR