Rediscovering Friendship

About this episode

This episode explores the importance of nurturing friendships through the example of Jesus and the Bethany siblings.

Friendships are an essential part of our lives but many of us struggle to build healthy ones. Rediscover how friendships can be nurtured by exploring Jesus’ friendship with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Receive Jesus demonstrated the importance of friendship throughout the Gospels. His relationship with the Bethany siblings—Mary, Martha, and Lazarus—provides a great example of how much we need friends in our own lives, and how much we need to be a friend. Engaging in healthy communication, being dependable, growing with each other, and sharing celebrations can help our friendships flourish! Reflect Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you? John 15:9-16 Luke 10:38-42 John 11:1-6, 21, 25, 32 John 12:1-3 How does John 15:9-16 help you better understand Jesus’ plan for friendship? Martha and Mary demonstrate their friendship with Jesus in Luke 10:38-42 . How can this nurture your friendships? Martha and Mary depended on Jesus to save their brother in John 11:1-6, 21, 25, 32 . How can this inspire you to be a dependable friend? John 12:1-3 describes a celebration shared with friends (Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and Jesus). How…

People in this episode

Host: Our Daily Bread Ministries

Topics covered

• friendship
• communication
• dependability
• spiritual growth
• celebration

Keywords

• friendship
• Jesus
• Mary
• Martha
• Lazarus
• communication
• dependability
• celebration

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 15:9-16, Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-6, 21, 25, 32, John 12:1-3

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