Friendships
in the Bible
in the Bible
Two ladies from the OT.
Ruth and Naomi
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Loyalty
Proverbs 17:17
“A friend ______ at all times”
loves
“I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing”
God to Abraham
Two ladies from the NT
Elizabeth and St. Mary
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Honesty
John 15:13
“Greater ________ has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”
love
“As the LORD lives, and as your soul lives, I will not leave you!”
Elisha said this to Elijah.
Two prophets from the OT
Elijah and Elisha
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Sacrifice
Proverbs 27:9
“Ointment and perfume delight the heart, And the sweetness of a man’s friend gives ___________ by hearty counsel.”
delight, joy, happiness
“Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go”
Ruth to Naomi
Four people from the OT
Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
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Service
Galatians 6:2
“Bear one another’s __________, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
burdens, troubles
“Now arise, go out and speak comfort to your servants, for I swear by the LORD, if you do not go out, not one will stay with you this night”
Joab to David
Two Apostles travelling together from the NT
St. Paul and Timothy
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Encouragement
Job 6:14
“To him who is afflicted, kindness should be _________ by his friend, Even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty.
shown, given
“Far be it from me that I should do so to my lord, the LORD’s anointed, to stretch out my hand against him”
David said this to Mephibosheth.