Godly Friendships

Introduction: Why This Matters for Teenagers Friendships play a huge role in shaping your life, especially as a teenager. But not all friendships push you closer to God. How do you find, build, and keep friendships that help you grow in your faith? This lesson dives into what God says about friendships and how to be the kind of friend who honors Him. Main Teaching: Friendship According to God Bible Reading: Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Explanation for Teenagers Youth Group Discussion Questions Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But … Read more

Friendship in high school can feel like navigating a minefield. Social media, cliques, drama, and the constant pressure to fit in can make genuine connection seem impossible. But what if friendship could be something deeper? Something more meaningful than likes, follows, and surface-level interactions? This lesson is about discovering what true friendship looks like through God’s lens. Lesson Objective By the end of today, you’ll understand: The Friendship Survival Game: “Connection Challenge” Setup: Biblical Foundations: The DNA of True Friendship Bible Reading 1: Proverbs 17:17 (NIV) “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Explanation for Teenagers: Youth Group Discussion Questions What makes a friendship feel genuine and safe? When have you … Read more