After looking at devotion, confrontation, forgiveness, and acceptance, we find the final clue to having platinum friendships: choosing them carefully. But how? Into what kinds of people should we invest the most? Find out as we conclude Platinum Friendships with “Make Wise Investments.”
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MESSAGE STUDY NOTES (also available as download above)
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WARM UP
What kinds of things do you value most in a friend? Why?
READ
Hebrews 13:17-21
MAIN IDEA:
To make wise investments:
1. Embrace being a sheep
2. Identify your shepherds
3. Start shepherding
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1. How do you feel about being described as a sheep? Why?
2. Who have been your shepherds over the years? What did they teach you?
APPLICATION
What do you need to do in order to begin intentionally and actively shepherding others? Will you do it? Why or why not?
FOR MENTORING
What is the greatest barrier you face in shepherding others? Why is it such a formidable obstacle to you?
