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- Jonathan's loyalty and love for his friend placed his own life at risk. This is a picture of the true friendship of Jesus Christ who, like Jonathan, was willing to go further than laying down his rights, to laying down His life for his friends.
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Jesus gathered his disciples one last time, on the night before his death, to prepare them for the next day and beyond. In the midst of this sacred evening he said, “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to y...
Yet for some, friendship with Jesus seems to diminish his glory. I’ve often heard the sentiment, “Jesus is not our friend; he’s our King.” But we don’t have to choose, because both are true — Jesus is our exalted king and he is our truest friend. This doesn’t minimize his glory; it magnifies it — because it displays the immeasurable riches of his g...
How do we cultivate this relationship? First, let’s expand our vision of him. Consider how he is the greatest friend to great sinners. He draws near in our suffering, and he remains committed even in our stumbling. He lets us all the way in, and loves us to the very end. He doesn’t just justify us and then nudge us aside; he welcomes us into his de...
Jun 30, 2023 · A true friend loves you as he loves himself (1 Samuel 18:1; 20:17) Twice we read that Jonathan loved David as he loved himself. In the New Testament, this is exactly how Jesus tells us to love each other: “Love your neighbor as yourself” ( Matthew 22:39 ).
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Apr 22, 2021 · Jonathan isn’t mentioned again until 1 Samuel 31, when he obediently goes with his father to fight against the Philistines, only to be killed in battle. Jonathan’s life is an example of true friendship and character, marred by an insane father’s jealousy and rage against his dear friend.
Jonathan and David represent a picture of true friendship. Not only did Jonathan not bear animosity towards David, but he made a lasting covenant with him! He went so far as to protect his future rival for the throne.
The record of David and Jonathan’s friendship has been preserved in the Bible for our benefit. It pictures the close relationship between God the Father and Jesus Christ. They desire that same close, personal relationship with every human being. Jonathan and David’s friendship is a lasting legacy.
Saul wanted to hurt David, but Jonathan stood up for his friend. He warned David about his father's plans and even spoke well of David to Saul, reminding him of the good things David had done. Through it all, Jonathan was a true friend to David, even when it was hard and dangerous.
