Central Christian Church
Weekend Worship | September 1
“David | Made for More: Deep Friendship in a Lonely World | September 1 | 1 Samuel 20:1-17
Locations & Times
Central Christian Church
2900 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67226, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
1. Made for more
Hesed (Hebrew word for steadfast love)
loyalty; joint obligation; faithfulness, goodness, graciousness “mutual liability of those… belonging together.
loyalty; joint obligation; faithfulness, goodness, graciousness “mutual liability of those… belonging together.
1. Made for more
a. Giving love
a. Giving love
1. Made for more
a. Giving love
b. Defending love
a. Giving love
b. Defending love
1. Made for more
a. Giving love
b. Defending love
c. Unconditional love
d. Covenantal love
a. Giving love
b. Defending love
c. Unconditional love
d. Covenantal love
“In human relationships, hesed implies loving our neighbor, not merely in terms of warm emotional feelings but in acts of love and service that we owe to the other person simply because he is part of the covenant community.”
2. Cultivating friendship
a. Proximity
b. Commonality
c. Selflessness
a. Proximity
b. Commonality
c. Selflessness
2. Cultivating friendship
a. Proximity
b. Commonality
c. Selflessness
d. A hand
a. Proximity
b. Commonality
c. Selflessness
d. A hand
THIS WEEK'S TAKEAWAYS
Key Theme:
We are meant for deep, meaningful relationships that go beyond ordinary affection and friendship at a surface level.
Key Application:
We need to work at cultivating godly deep relationships that reflect God’s love for us.
Key Verse:
1 Samuel 20:14-15 “If I am still alive, show me the steadfast love of the LORD, that I may not die; and do not cut off your steadfast love from my house forever, when the LORD cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.”
Key Questions:
1. Reflect on the depth of your relationships. Who are the “Jonathans” in your life?
2. Do you truly see others? How can you get better at helping the people you come in contact with feel seen? How are you experienced by others?
3. Think about your role in fostering community. Are you proactive in creating and sustaining connections with others, especially within the church body? What steps can you take to be more present, selfless, and engaged with those around you?
Key Theme:
We are meant for deep, meaningful relationships that go beyond ordinary affection and friendship at a surface level.
Key Application:
We need to work at cultivating godly deep relationships that reflect God’s love for us.
Key Verse:
1 Samuel 20:14-15 “If I am still alive, show me the steadfast love of the LORD, that I may not die; and do not cut off your steadfast love from my house forever, when the LORD cuts off every one of the enemies of David from the face of the earth.”
Key Questions:
1. Reflect on the depth of your relationships. Who are the “Jonathans” in your life?
2. Do you truly see others? How can you get better at helping the people you come in contact with feel seen? How are you experienced by others?
3. Think about your role in fostering community. Are you proactive in creating and sustaining connections with others, especially within the church body? What steps can you take to be more present, selfless, and engaged with those around you?
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