David's Friend
The man David wanted to show kindness to
Who is Mephibosheth?
The two friends who helped Apollos understand God's way more accurately.
Who is Priscilla and Aquila?
True or False. A good friend should always agree with you, even when you're making a bad choice.
False
Great friends don't just cheer for you — they ________.
Possible answers: Help you see what you're missing to become better
You see someone sitting alone at church. What could you do?
Possible answers: Sit with them, talk to them, invite them to join you or show yourself friendly
He was Mephibosheth's father.
Who is Jonathan?
What Apollos was already good at when Priscilla and Aquila met him.
What is a gifted (eloquent) speaker and someone who knows the Scriptures well?
Pick the Better Friend
Your friend is struggling with something. Which friend is being more helpful?
A: “Don't worry about it. Just forget it.”
B: “I'm here for you. Let's pray about it and figure out what to do.”
B is the correct answer
Real friendship means showing ________ to people who can't pay you back.
Kindness
Your friend is about to make a choice that you know isn't a good choice. What could you do?
Possible answers: Talk to them kindly, tell them the truth, encourage them to make a better choice, pray with them, etc.
The reasons David showed kindness to Mephibosheth.
A promise/covenant he madewith Jonathan and his love for his friend?
What Apollos basically knew about.
Who is John the Baptist?
What Would You Do?
You see a kid sitting alone while everyone else is playing together. Your friends don't want you to invite them over. What would a good friend do?
Possible answers: Invite them over, sit with them, include them, talk to them
I should look for friends who help me grow closer to ________.
Possible answers: God or Jesus
There's a kid who isn't very popular. Your friends don't want you to hang out with them. What would you do, and why?
Possible answers: Include them/show kindness even if your friends don't think it's cool.
Name two things David gave Mephibosheth.
Saul's land and the ability to always eat at the King's table?
What Priscilla and Aquila did to help Apollos.
Think About It
Your friend tells you that you're making a choice that isn't pleasing to God. Is that a good friend or a bad friend? Explain your answer.
A Good Friend
I can choose to be kind to someone this week who can't do anything for me in return — because that's what God's ________ looks like through me.
Kindness
Someone asks you for help, but you know they can't help you back. Maybe they aren't your friend, they're not popular, and they can't do anything for you. Would you still help? Why?
We can choose kindness without expecting something in return.
The book, chapter, and verse(s) we find the story of David and Mephibosheth?
What is 2 Samuel 9:1-13?
Where we find the story of Apollos, Priscilla, and Aquila?
What is Acts 18:24–28?
David showed kindness to Mephibosheth even though Mephibosheth couldn't do anything for David in return. Why is that an important part of being a good friend?
Kindness shouldn't be based on what we can get back. We can choose to be kind because God has been kind to us.
God created you to grow, stand strong, and do life with others — your ________ matters more than you think.
You have a friend who is making bad choices, AND you notice someone else who is being left out. What could you do to be the kind of friend we've been learning about these past two weeks?
1. Help your friend grow/make a wise choice.
2. Show kindness to the person being overlooked.