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Stick Together :: Good friends are worth fighting for.

Strong friendships form through journeys into the unknown that end in great victories. This week, we’ll see how Jesus teaches us to repair broken relationships and fight for our friendships by showing up in both the good and bad times. Just like Jesus shows us the power of forgiveness and reconciliation, we’re reminded that 
good friends are worth fighting for.

BIBLE: Proverbs 27:17; Acts 15:36–41; Psalm 51:10

    • If your life was an action-packed jungle adventure, who’s a friend you’d want by your side and why

    • What are the most important qualities to you in a “good” friend?

    • Do you think it’s harder to find good friends or be a good friend? Why do you think so?

    • What are some ways good friends can “sharpen” each other

    • What are some ways we can fight for our friendships when things are tense? What about when things are good

    • Read Psalm 51:10. When we’ve messed up or been in the wrong, what steps can we take to make things right with a friend

    • This week, what’s one way you’re going to fight for a friendship that’s worth it? What’s one way you’re asking God to help you become a better friend?

    • If your life was an action-packed jungle adventure, who’s a friend you’d want by your side and why

    • What are the most important qualities to you in a “good” friend?

    • Do you think it’s harder to find good friends or be a good friend? Why do you think so?

    • If a good friend has ever disappointed or upset you, what did you do? How did that go?

    • What are some ways good friends can “sharpen” each other?

    • Who is one friend who “sharpens” you? How have you grown because of them?

    • How would you decide if a friendship is worth fighting for or not?

    • What are some ways we can fight for our friendships when things are tense? What about when things are good?

    • Read Psalm 51:10. When we’ve messed up or been in the wrong, what steps can we take to make things right with a friend?

    • This week, what’s one way you’re going to fight for a friendship that’s worth it? What’s one way you’re asking God to help you become a better friend?

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