Topic- Friendships

Your homework will help sharpen your understanding of the Bible, and it is a ministry to others as you share your answers in your small group. Prayerfully think through each answer with the expectation of sharing with others what God has taught you.

Memory Work: Proverbs 27:17

1.Read the following proverbs and answer the following questions: What is required to have a lasting friendship? What are the blessings of friendship?

  • Proverbs 17:9
  • Proverbs 17:17
  • Proverbs 27: 9, 10

    • 2.Why is it important to choose friends wisely?

  • Proverbs 12:26
  • Proverbs 13:20
  • Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

    • 3.What qualities of friendship do you find in these friendships?

  • David and Jonathan I Samuel 18:1-3, 19:2-4, II Samuel 1:25-26
  • Ruth and Naomi Ruth 1:11-17, 2:11, 3:1, 4:13-15

    • 4.Meditate on Proverbs 27:17, "As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend."

  • Personalize this verse by rewriting it in your own words.
  • What is the basis for the friendships that you have in your life?
  • Do your friends strengthen or dull your faith?

    • 5.How has Jesus Christ taught us what true loving friendship is?

  • John 13:1-5
  • John 15:12-15
  • Romans 5:6-8
  • In what ways can we imitate His example?

    • 6.Describe the qualities of your best friend. How has your friend strengthened you? How have you strengthened your friend? Spend some time in thankful prayer for your friend.

    7.What lessons have you learned about being a better friend to others?

  • Write one lesson in the form of a prayer request that you can share with your partner.

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