JESUS LOYAL FRIEND

What makes a Best Friend?

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Jesus calls His Disciples……….”.FRIENDS.”

(John 15 v 12-17)

The difference between a Loyal Friend and a Faithful Friend:

Personally devoted………&.……Keeps promises.

Jesus prayed for His Friends (John 17 v 11-13 & v 24) and asked for:

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Jesus our Loyal Friend has all the qualities of a Best Friend and will meet our needs in every situation.

They are found in these verses:-

· 1 John 1 v 9 -

· John 15 v 4 -

· Matthew 11 v 19 -

· John 5 v 24 -

· Hebrews 13 v 8 -

· Luke 22 v 29 -

· Matthew 11 v 28 -

Jesus demonstrated the Love of a Friend by laying down His life for us.

John 15 v 13 - there is no greater Love.

Jesus Loved His Friends to the end -He was Loyal to them even though His Friends forsook Him and fled when He was taken for trial. e.g. He restored Peter.

Jesus proved His Loyalty and Love after His Death and Resurrection. He brings us into another special relationship. (John 20 v 17)