Bible Study: Friendship

Here is the bible study for this week...

Setting the scene

1. Why do friendships matter so much to us? Why do we value friends so highly?
2. How is the theme of friendship related to the gospel?

The book of Proverbs on friendship

3. Look at the following passages from Proverbs on friendship:
• Proverbs 17:9
• Proverbs 17:17
• Proverbs 18:24
• Proverbs 27:5-6
• Proverbs 27:9
• Proverbs 27:17
4. What do we learn from these passages about friendship that honours God?
5. In what ways do these descriptions challenge you to be a better friend?
6. Why do you think we need friendships like this as we live for Jesus in this world?
(You can link that specifically to the current sermon series and how we can help one another remain faithful to God in our thinking and behaviour concerning sex.)

Think it through

7. Can you think of practical ways of developing these sorts of friendships more:
• In this homegroup?
• At Avenue as a wider church family?
• In your friendships outside of church – both with Christians and with non-Christians?

Spend some time praying for more Christ-like friendships to develop in these areas.