2. Friendship with God

3. The Power of Shared Experiences: Bonding Solidarity Cooperation

4. Friendship with God The Power of Shared Experiences: Bonding = Intimacy Solidarity = Trust Cooperation = Obedience

5. Friendship with God Abraham and God (Genesis 22) Shared Sacrifice Lazarus and Jesus (John 11) Shared Death Disciples and Holy Spirit (John 15) Shared Life

6. Friendship with God I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation (fellowship of sharing) in his sufferings, becoming like him in death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. ~ Philippians 3:10-11

7. Friendship with God Barriers to experiencing friendship with God: Viewing God as a friend

8. Friendship with God For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God. ~ Romans 5:10-11 (NLT)

9. Friendship with God I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you everything the Father told me. ~ John 15:15 (NLT)

10. Friendship with God Barriers to experiencing friendship with God: Viewing God as a friend Acknowledging God’s feelings

11. Friendship with God God’s Feelings Delight, joy and love - (Zephaniah 3:17 and John 3:16) Jealousy and anger - (Deuteronomy 6:15) Disappointment - (Ephesians 4:30) Frustration - (John 11:33) Sadness - (John 11:35)

12. Friendship with God Barriers to experiencing friendship with God: Viewing God as a friend Acknowledging God’s feelings Lack of shared experiences

13. Friendship with God GOD YOU ME

14. Friendship with God GOD YOU ME

15. Friendship with God GOD YOU ME

16. Friendship with God GOD Friend

17. Friendship with God This week’s challenge: Bring everything to God