Redeemer Church

The God of King David
The Gift of Friendship
June 1, 2025
Pastor Adam Barnett

Even as a fugitive, David was not forsaken. God blessed him with a friend.

1. Jonathan soul was bound together with David’s soul.

“Jonathan saw that David viewed life from the same divine perspective (God is sovereign and does as He pleases, and all of life is to be lived for Him). And when he saw this, his soul reflexively clung to David’s. Christian friendship exceeds anything that exists between nonbelievers — for such a friendship is founded on a supernatural mutuality of soul. The Holy Spirit makes your souls chorus the same cries. You assent to the same authority. You know the same God. You are going the same way. You long for the same things. You dream mutual dreams. You yearn for the same experiences of holiness and worship. Jonathan’s soul bound itself to David’s soul. You know when this happens, and it is wonderful." – Kent Hughes

2. Jonathan put spiritual kindship over personal gain.

“True friends don’t compete. They complete.” - Tim Keller

3. Jonathan’s love was sacrificial and dangerous.