1 Samuel 18 - David & Jonathan

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Welcome to this week’s worship service at The Vine! 🌿

As we continue our series through the life of David, this message looks at one of the most powerful friendships in Scripture: David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1–5).

In a world where friendships can often be shallow or unreliable, the Bible gives us a picture of what true, God-centered friendship looks like. Jonathan and David’s relationship shows us that real friendship is more than shared interests—it is rooted in shared hearts and a shared commitment to the Lord.

In this message we explore three key marks of true friendship:

• True friendship begins with shared hearts

• True friendship involves sacrificial love

• True friendship supports God’s calling in someone else’s life

Jonathan loved David deeply and willingly gave up his own royal privileges to support what God was doing in David’s life. His example challenges us to consider the kind of friendships we cultivate and the kind of friends we are becoming.

This message invites us to reflect on two important questions:
Do we have people in our lives who encourage our walk with God—and are we the kind of friend who encourages others to follow Him faithfully?

Join us as we continue learning from David’s life and discover how God uses relationships to shape our faith and strengthen His people.

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