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Friends in the Ministry

By E. Jardinel

SAM 0865

Q.1
How would you describe the love of Jonathan for David? *

And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
(1 Samuel 18:1)

Q.2
What are some factors that caused Jonathan and David to be best friends fast? *

And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good: For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?
(1 Samuel 19:4-5)

Q.3
What characteristics of David could have attracted Jonathan to him? *

Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied. This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.
(1 Samuel 17:45-47)
And Saul said to him, Whose son art thou, thou young man? And David answered, I am the son of thy servant Jesse the Bethlehemite.
(1 Samuel 17:58)

Q.4
What is the main motive of David in fighting his enemy? *

This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.
(1 Samuel 17:46)

Q.5
What kind of battle are we engaged in? *

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
(Ephesians 6:11-13)

Q.6
What good characteristics of a friend should you look for? *

Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.
(Psalms 37:37)

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
(Proverbs 16:19)

They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
(Proverbs 11:20)

Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
(Proverbs 20:6)

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
(Psalms 1:1-2)

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
(Proverbs 13:20)

Q.7
Will David and Jonathan become friends if they do not have something in common? *

Q.8
What do you think is something common between them? *

Q.9
What do you think is something in common between Paul and Timothy? *

For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.
(Philippians 2:21)

Q.10
Are Paul and Timothy like-minded? *

For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.
(Philippians 2:20)

Q.11
Do both of them have concern for the soul of others? *

For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.
(Philippians 2:20)

Q.12
How did Timothy develop his concern for others? *

But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel.
(Philippians 2:22)

Q.13
How did Paul described his relationship with Epaphroditus? *

Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
(Philippians 2:25)

Q.14
Do you treat your companion in labour of God’s work the same way? *

Q.15
What did Epaphroditus do which made Paul glad and proud.? *

Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
(Philippians 2:25)

Q.16
Was Paul concerned of the welfare of the Philippian brethren? *

But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state.
(Philippians 2:19)

Q.17
Was Epaphroditus, the messenger of Philippi church, concerned of the welfare of Paul? *

Q.18
Did he minister to the needs and wants of Paul selflessly until he got sick? *

Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants. For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick. For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
(Philippians 2:25-30)

Q.19
Why was he full of heaviness? *

For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.
(Philippians 2:26)

Q.20
Did he develop his concern for the Philippi brethren? *

Q.21
Could he develop his concern for others if he had not been in the ministry? *

Q.22
How should Christians receive those who labor for God? *

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
(Philippians 2:29-30)

Q.23
Is it the duty of the church to supply the needs of the laborers? *

Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me.
(Philippians 2:29-30)

Q.24
Is it the duty of the church to know those who labor among them? *

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
(1 Thessalonians 5:12-13)

Q.25
What does the Bible say about people who are with those who publish God's word? *

The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.
(Psalms 68:11)

Q.26
What does the Scripture say about those who win souls? *

The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
(Proverbs 11:30)

Q.27
What would become of those who walk with the wise? *

He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
(Proverbs 13:20)

Q.28
Would you pray for those who share the gospel? *

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
(2 Thessalonians 3:1)

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