Friendship

Ruth’s Commitment to Naomi - Ruth 1:15 – 1:22 (commentary)

Naomi told Ruth, “Orpah has gone back to her people and her gods, and you should go back with her” (v. 15). Ruth answers her by begging her not to make her go back and said she wanted to go where Naomi goes and to stay where Naomi stays (v. 16). She made it evident that this ...

Paul’s Closing Remarks - I Corinthians 16:19 – 16:24 (commentary)

As Paul comes to the close of his letter, he talks about some of his friends who have helped him in the ministry. Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus were part of a committee sent from Corinth to Ephesus to confer with Paul about church problems. However, these men did more than share ...

David and Jonathan’s Covenant to each other - I Samuel 20:1 – 20:23 (commentary)

Here is the story of a friendship that transcends personal ambition, family differences and even the circumstances of war. After leaving Ramah, David returned to Jonathan, his closest friend and brother-in-law, for help and advice (vv. 1-4). Knowing of Saul’s hostility toward him …