Title: David and Jonathan
Scripture: 1 Samuel 18-20
Speaker: Nathan Miller, NathanM@cckc.church

“The physical health consequences of poor or insufficient connection include a 29% increased risk of heart disease, a 32% increased risk of stroke, and a 50% increased risk of developing dementia for older adults. Additionally, lacking social connection increases risk of premature death by more than 60%.”

Myth #1: The highest form of love is sex and romance.

Truth #1: True friendship is even better than sex and romance.

Myth #2: If you have to work at a friendship it’s just not worth it.

Truth #2: True friendship requires intentional work.

Myth #3: If your friends require too much of you, you need new friends.

Truth #3: True friendship will cost you.

Friendship with David complicated Jonathan’s life enormously. He risked losing his father’s favor and willingly sacrificed his own royal future. But neither the risk nor the loss deterred him; he became and stayed David’s friend. -Eugene Peterson