Let's listen in with Pastor Assad Saif as he discusses what true friendship looks like, walking us through John 15.
Do you have good friends? Another question might be, "What makes a good friend?"
For some people, friendships are easy and for others, they can be very difficult. Part of building a healthy spiritual community is learning how to build healthy friendships within it. If we do not connect with one another internally, it will show externally.
Theology of Friendship
This week we will explore how a theology of friendship in our series, "Life Together". I have been studying this topic a long time. It is important and timely.
Sermon Discussion
- What does it mean to build spiritual friendships?
- What do you think the bible might say about friendship?
- What are some Bible stories you can think of that are in the Bible?
- What has been your experience making friendships?
- How does John 15:9-17 speak to the love Jesus has for his disciples?
- How does Jesus connect the idea of friendship in John 15:9-17?
- What do you think Jesus means in John 15:12?
- Interpret John 15:13: What does that look like practically in your life?
- What is a practical application you can live out from John 15:9-17?