Study notes Godly Partners

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Amo 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Retorical question supplies its own answer.
Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Psa 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
Psa 1:4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
Psa 1:5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
Psa 1:6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Great men of faith always had supportive men around them! Men to help them bare their burdens. Helping one another.

Gen 2:18 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; Gods own words.

God has never intended for men to work or be alone. In fact His whole creation plan revolves around fellowship. Remember God walked with Adam in the garden in the cool of the evening, and Adam named all the animals of the world.

Lasting change require biblical friendship. You cannot flourish without lasting biblical friends.

Pro 12:26 The righteous person is a guide to his friend, but the path of the wicked leads them astray.

Abraham and Sara
Moses had Jethroe his Father in Law. He Gave Moses advice concerning governing Israel, and there was Aaron Moses’ brother who was his spokesman and he worked miracles with his rod.
Joshua and Caleb were Soldiers in Faith and spied out the promise land and came back with a good report.
Ruth and Naomi thru their relationship seduced Boaz their Godly near kinsman.
Paul and Silas Praised God together in prison and were delivered.
Peter and John faced the Sanhedrin together after healing the lame man.

Called together:

Peter and Andrew Mat 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
James and John: Mat 4:21 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them.
Act 15:40 but Paul took Silas and left after the followers had placed them in God's care.
In Praise:
Act 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing praises to God, while the other prisoners listened.

Jesus had his 12 disciples.
He sent the seventy out Two by two.

In the negative:

Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
Psa 1:1 Happy is the man who does not go in the company of sinners, or take his place in the way of evil-doers, or in the seat of those who do not give honour to the Lord.


In the negative with not good friends or bad friends.
Adam and Eve. They didn’t help each other
Jacob. Rich Potential for his life. Mostly alone he did foolish things.
Samson all qualitites. He was strong, handsome, intellegent, anointed of God, and appointed, but tragicly he was alone no friends. He didn't have accountability partners to say. "hey hey Samson. You're not going to do that with your life. Get away from those ungodly women. His parents not only allowed him to make a bad choice for a wife but helped him.

Job's comfortors: Job's wife who said. "Curse God and die" Wasn't Job lucky that his wife wasn't taken with his son's?

JEHOSHAPHAT and Ahab
2Ch 18:1 NOW JEHOSHAPHAT had great riches and honor, but was allied [by marriage] with Ahab.
2Ch 18:2 After some years he went down to Ahab in Samaria. And Ahab killed sheep and oxen for him in abundance and for the people with him and persuaded him to go up with him against Ramoth-gilead.
2Ch 18:3 Ahab king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat king of Judah, Will you go with me to Ramoth-gilead? He answered, I am as you are, and my people as your people; we will be with you in the war.
2Ch 18:4 And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, Inquire first, I pray you, for the word of the Lord today.

2Ch 19:1 JEHOSHAPHAT THE king of Judah returned safely to his house in Jerusalem.
2Ch 19:2 Jehu son of Hanani, the seer, went out to meet him and said to Jehoshaphat, Should you help the ungodly and love those who hate the Lord? Because of this, wrath has gone out against you from the Lord.

It’s probably better to be without friends than to have ungodly friends who lead you astray.

What now? How can I keep this going? How can I keep growing in the Lord? I don't want to go back
where I've been. What does it take to stay strong in the Lord?

Lasting change requires biblical friendship.

Pro 12:26 The righteous person is a guide to his friend, but the path of the wicked leads them astray.

Psa 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

Psa 133:2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;

David and Jonathon is a picture of a transforming biblical friendship

Sa 23:16 But Jonathan went to see David, and God helped him encourage David.
1Sa 23:17 "Don't be afraid," Jonathan said. "My father Saul will never get his hands on you. In fact, you're going to be the next king of Israel, and I'll be your highest official. Even my father knows it's true."
1Sa 23:18 They both promised the LORD that they would always be loyal to each other. Then Jonathan went home, but David stayed at Horesh.

David was needy alone afraid. Jonathon was from a dysfunctional family. Father a maniac mother passive.

A biblical friend holds you up when you stumble (pressures of life causes us to stumble) You might say I’m doing great now. Well you won’t be doing just great later.

A biblical friend is Present:
vs 16 Jonathan went to David in the woods and strengthened his hand in God. He went to him.
He risked his own position.
Sacrificial. friendship.
Present for your friend durning hardship.

Prayer: . You don’t have what they need, but God does. “I can’t fix this but God can let’s pray together. Friends must pray together, discuss thing
He strengthened his hand in God. He prayed for him. He didn’t come up with stupid comments. It’s ok, blaa blaa blaa.
Sometimes there is nothing to say. Just being there.
Isn’t sad when friends don’t pray together? They may say we have this or this in common, but they don’t go before the Lord with and for each other.
Never pray together, don’t talk about God together

Stirr one another up.
Heb 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

Protection:

vs17 Do not fear
1Sa 23:17 "Don't be afraid," Jonathan said. "My father Saul will never get his hands on you. In fact, you're going to be the next king of Israel,

(emotional protection) David was over loading Jonathon slows him down.
Relational Protection. Loyalty. . Are you a loyal friend. When you friend is critized? Spring to his defense?

Promise vs 18 Covenant before the lord
1Sa 23:18 They both promised the LORD that they would always be loyal to each other. Then Jonathan went home, but David stayed at Horesh.

Don’t go it alone. Reach for help.
We need to ask ourselves.
Am I like that? Do I have a friend like that?

Brother, I want you to know that I’m committed to you. You will never knowingly suffer at my hands. I will never say or do anything knowingly to hurt you. I will always in every circumstance seek to help you and support you. If you are down and I can lift you up I’ll do it. Anything I have If you are in need I will share it with you. If I have to I’ll give it to you. No matter what I find out about you and no matter what happens in the future either good or bad my commitment will never change. There is nothing you can do about it, and you don’t have to respond. I love you.
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