March 4th: True Friendship – The Story of David & Jonathan | Carpooling with Jesus

👋 Welcome, friends! Whether you're at the table, in the car, or just hanging out at home, I’m so glad you’re here! This month, we’re diving into Bible stories that Jesus would have learned as a kid. Today, we’re talking about friendship—what it means to be a true friend.

📖 Bible Verse of the Day:
"Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself." – 1 Samuel 18:3

🌟 Big Idea:
Jonathan and David’s friendship shows us what it means to be a loyal friend—one who encourages, sacrifices, and stands by others no matter what.

💡 Story Recap:

• After David defeated Goliath, he became well-known, but King Saul was jealous.
• Jonathan, Saul’s son, chose friendship over jealousy and made a promise (covenant) to always be there for David.
• He even gave David his robe, sword, and shield as a sign of loyalty.
• When Saul tried to hurt David, Jonathan protected him, proving that true friendship is about love, not what we can get in return.

❤️ How This Applies to Us:
If Jesus were sitting with us, He’d remind us that real friends stand by each other in good times and hard times.Friendship isn’t just about fun—it’s about encouragement, kindness, and love.

⚽ A Quick Story:
Dylan and his best friend were on the same soccer team. When the coach picked his friend as team captain instead of him, Dylan felt disappointed. But instead of being jealous, Dylan supported and cheered on his friend—just like Jonathan did for David!

🎙 Family Discussion Time:
Before you go, talk about this together: What’s one way you can be a loyal friend this week?

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