Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life David’s Friend
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May 28, 2025 Dive into the timeless friendship of David and Jonathan, exploring their loyalty and bravery against the odds. Discover the essential elements of true friendship—constancy, transparency, and sympathy—that help us navigate life's challenges. Learn how vulnerability fosters deeper connections and the transformative power of faith-based ties, inspired by Christ’s own example. Reflect on the lasting impact and significance of genuine relationships, where shared passions can lead to personal growth.
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Friendship Is Absolutely Necessary
- Friendship is absolutely necessary to get through life's adversity.
- Even paradise wasn't enough without friendship, as humans are made for relationship like God.
Frankenstein Shows Friendship's Power
- In the 1935 film Bride of Frankenstein, a blind man befriends the lonely monster.
- This friendship humanizes the monster, showing friendship's transformative power.
Friendship Is Covenantal and Unconditional
- True friendship is covenantal and unconditional, unlike user relationships.
- Friends stick closer than family and stay despite hardships and costs.
