Friendship Flashcards
In the FORGIVEness outline. Write out all answer and at least one scripture reference if provided.
What is the mneumonic to learn about Friendship?
GET
What is the meaning behind the letter G
- G = Get to know them
- Pay attention to someones emotions when they interact with others
- Place their needs before yours. Ask what need you can help with right now. Be concerned about them, get involved in their life and be yourself while doing this.
What is the meaning behind the letter E
Scripture reference: Luke 10:9,19
E = Empathize with them
* This done by discerning, relating and fulfilling one of their needs. Be open to conversation with them, how they communicate, their tone of voice and actions. Become the loving friend who want to help. If you can meet a tangible need - do it, if not -> pray for them. Important to be genuine at all times and offer Gods love. Relate to an experience they have had with your own to show they aren’t alone.
What is the meaning behing the letter T
T = Transition
* Your relatable experience followed by how God offered love to you (and us all). “We all have one problem and that is Sin. Sin separates us from God and true peace. Sin sends us to Hell. Yet..(this is the bridge to the Offer part in the Gospel “
What does it mean to be a friend to someone? What do we have to view people as to influence love and forgiveness in the world.
Scripture reference: John
13:35
- To be a friend means you are the share a certain bond with someone and concern for their well-being. You do not have to share all interests. Your are willing to help and be involved in their life with genuine concern. Friends are faithful during tough times, forgiving, loving, caring, honest in a kind way, patient, and available when called upon. A friend accepts who the person is but tells them about the love of God, and can identify destructive tendencies in their life. They want that person to reach their full potential.
- You have to view people as friends to influence love and forgiveness in the world.
When you meet somones needs what does it free them from? And what is the effect?
It frees them from commiting selfish acts because a need has been met and they can soon open up more to trusting you and receiving the Gospel of JC
How did Jesus treat people in order to share and reflect the fulfillment of the Gospel? Give examples.
He treated everyone as friends, he sat and conversed with people considered to be sinners, went to weddings, showed others where he was lodging and invited them.
What was Jesus purpose in life? What is the no greater love?
Scripture reference: John 15:9-17, in particular v12-13.
- To lay down His life for others and show God’s Love throughout His life and by His sacrifice.
- The no greater love is there than a person laying down their life for somone.
