Day 1 –  THE STORY

David’s best friend was a man named Jonathan. Jonathan just happened to be King Saul’s son. This meant he could be the next king. But God had planned for David to become king. Jonathan could have been jealous like his dad, Saul. He could have tricked David or fought against him to take the crown. But Jonathan chose to honor God’s way by trusting in God’s plan. He cared for David and even helped him out.

1 Samuel 20:1-16

What does David tell Jonathan about his dad?

Did Jonathan know that his dad hated David?

Did Jonathan side with David or his dad?

Why did he choose that side?

Day 2 – THE WITNESSES

Jonathan cared more about God’s way than becoming king and having lots of power and wealth. Jonathan could have been a great king, but he trusted God to use Him in the way that God had planned. Jonathan sacrificed tons of fame and money to do the right thing.

Read 1 Samuel 20:17

How did Jonathan love David?

Was fame and fortune important to Jonathan?

Are lots of money and things more important to you than people?

The easy answer in the last question is to say “No.” Now here is the hard question… Does the way you treat people show you care more about them than your things?

MEMORIZE IT.  (#faa633 BKG) (#ffffff Font)

Write out Luke 10:27 and memorize it.

Day 3 – THE SOURCE

Jesus is a bigger and better best friend.

He loves your life more than His own.

Read John 15:13

How did God show us He loved us?

Did God love you more than He loved His own life?

Can you think of a friend who would do that for you?

Are you starting to understand why Jesus is so special?

Day 4 – THE MOTIVE

Jonathan loved David more than he loved himself. God asks you to do the same.

Read Luke 10:27

Who are you supposed to love the most?

How are you supposed to love the people around you?

Day 5 – CAUGHT IN THE ACT

Write a list of how you love yourself every day. Afterwards, make a list of how you can love the people around you the same (or even more!).