Episode 30 - God Our Friend

Send us Fan MailPodcast Discussion NotesGod desires friendship​1. Is the idea that God wants to be your friend new to you?2. What are some attributes that are important to you in a close friend?"The closest friends of Jesus picked Him back" from podcastJohn 15:13-15 English Standard VersionFriendship with God = fully living​3. Do you put limits on yourself because of past mistakes, your position in life, your view of yourself?​"God is way ahead, He's way behind, and He's right in the middle" from podcast​John 15:13-15 The Passion Translation​4. What are some concerns or fears that you have about turning over your future to God?God feels what you feel​John 11:35 - Jesus Wept​"The shortest verse of the Bible are two powerful words that line up with the friendship of God" from podcastProverbs 18:24 ESVPsalm 27:10 CEV​5. Knowing that God will stick by you, even when others won't. Does that encourage you to pursue Him more? Does it make it easier to trust Him with your life?​Other Verses to look up:Exodus 33:11, James 2:23, Proverbs 20:6, Proverbs 27:9, 1 John 4:21, Job 6:14, Proverbs 27: 17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Ephesians 4:12, Luke 6:31, Romans 12:10, Hebrews 10:24-25Challenge: Friendship takes action. This week, go out of your way to be the kind of friend you want others to be to you.Thank you for listening to the One Loud Voice podcast. If you are interested in joining or starting a group study, please visit our website, oneloudvoice.org/groups for more information.If you like this content, we encourage you to also follow us on Facebook or Instagram