| David and Jonathan, of Bible fame, were best buds. | | | | other person. |
| They probably spent a lot of time together running | | | | Ask your kids what are some ways they "hang out" |
| around King Saul's castle getting into all kinds of | | | | with their friends. They might say skateboarding or |
| mischief. Later in their lives this friendship was greatly | | | | swimming. Then ask them what are some ways they |
| tested. I Samuel 18 - 20 tells us of this amazing | | | | could "hang out" with Jesus. They might say praying or |
| relationship. | | | | reading His Word. |
| Friendship is very important to kids. They know very | | | | Some other ways your children can get to know |
| well by the elementary years what it means to fit in | | | | Jesus more can include drawing a picture just for Him. |
| with the crowd and what it means to be left out. At | | | | Maybe they could try and write a little worship song |
| this age friendships can end just as quickly as they | | | | giving Him praise. Memorizing a Scripture is another |
| begin. The friendship of David and Jonathan is a good | | | | great way to get to know God. |
| example for your kids to examine and hopefully put | | | | Finally, give them a "commitment card" on which they |
| into practice in their own lives. | | | | will write down one way they will spend time with |
| After sharing the highlights of chapters 18 - 20 of I | | | | Jesus this week. Bless them with some kind of treat |
| Samuel, remind your kids that just as David and | | | | or reward for honoring their commitment and repeat |
| Jonathan were faithful to each other, Jesus will be | | | | the process next week. Now ask yourself how you |
| faithful in His friendship with them. But in order for a | | | | will "hang out" with Jesus. |
| relationship to grow, you've got to spend time with the | | | | |