A Tale of Two Relationships

Passage breakdown

A true friendship is born (vs 1-4)

• Biblical friendships have knit hearts
• Biblical friendships are lifelong
• Biblical friendships love deeply
• Biblical friendships sacrifice that most valued

A true warrior is born (vs 5-7)

• David was an obedient soldier
• David was a successful soldier
• David was a well-liked soldier
• David was a praised soldier

A true hatred is born (vs 8-13)

• Hatred is born of jealousy
• Jealously blinds the eyes to truth
• Hatred acts out harmfully
• Hatred develops paranoia

Questions to chew on

• Are you living in isolation?
• Are you living in relationship?
• Are you a true friend? Are you a pursuer?
• Are you battling hatred?
• Who is your master?