Church notes - 19th February 2017

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19th February
David - Shepherd, Warrior, Worshipper, King
Communion - Luke 22: 7 - 13

Sermon
Saul's Jealousy, David and Jonathan
1 Samuel 18:1 - 3, 1 Samuel 20

Relationships are important
Relationship - source of passion, but also pain if they are failing.
David and Jonathan
- Had become one. A very close relationship (but not homosexual!)

Chapter 18 - Saul sent David off to war.
David is blessed. He builds his reputation.

Secret Meeting - David placed a great amount of trust in Jonathan.

If we are offended - don't judge others motives.
Look at your own motives
Saul's heart was in a very negative and paranoid place.

David was risking his life by trusting Jonathan.

A good friendship is sacrificial.

Proverbs 18:24

We need to make sacrifices to make relationships work, Particularly marriages.
Good friends need to be trustworthy.
No trust, no relationship. Trustworthiness brings friends together.
Friendship should be without conditions
Love is selfless and unconditional.
Good friends are faithful.

Proverbs 17:17
A friend is one who comes in when the world goes out.

Proverbs 27:17
A real friend will sharpen you.

1 Samuel 23:16, 17

Friendship - not just about good times - but also able to survive confrontation.