“FRIENDSHIP”
LESSON 1: THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING GOOD FRIENDS
1. GOAL
We will realize the necessity and importance of having good Christian friends.
2. INTRODUCT
God does not desire for man to be alone, but He wants him to have friends. We should have friends and build up a good relationship with them.
3. QUESTION
What are the benefits of having friends? a. ____________________________ b. ____________________________ c. ____________________________
4. CONTENT
4.1 God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit have close fellowship with each other. Because God created us in His image, He wants us to have a good relationship with one another.
4.2 God’s will is that we should have friends,
Genesis 2:18
God wanted Adam to have a friend.
4.3 The Lord Jesus needed friends while He was in the world
Matthew 26:36-38
4.4 Having good friends is important for our lives.
Proverbs 27:17
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Our Christian friends can help us to develop and improve our lives.
Luke 22:31-33, 40, 46
They can admonish and encourage us.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
They can help and support us when we face hardships. Working as a team is better than working alone.
5. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
5.1 Do you have a close Christian friend? Who is he/she?
5.2 What will you do in order to have good friends?
MEMORY VERSE
Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”
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