Two friends who kept their promise1 Samuel 20:12-17Length: Standard

1 Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

• Read
• Reread
• Retell

2 Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

1. What does this show me about God?

   • Jonathan and David make their promise in front of God. What does that say about the way God sees friendship?

2. What does it show me about people — and about me?

   • Jonathan gives up being king for his friend. What is the most a friend has ever given up for you?

3. What will I obey this week?

   • What is one promise you will keep this week even though it is inconvenient?

4. Who will I tell?

   • Which friend needs to hear from you this week?

3 Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).