In the book of Isaiah, God refers to Abraham as “my friend” (Isaiah 41:8, ESV).
Moses (Deuteronomy 33:1; Joshua 14:6; Psalm 90:1; Ezra 3:2; 1 Chronicles 23:14; 2 Chronicles 30:16). Moses is the only person called “man of God” in the Torah.
Since the end of the first century, the beloved disciple has been commonly identified with John the Evangelist. Scholars have debated the authorship of Johannine literature (the Gospel of John, Epistles of John, and the Book of Revelation) since at least the third century, but especially since the Enlightenment.
The Friends of God (German: Gottesfreunde; or gotesvriunde) was a medieval mystical group of both ecclesiastical and lay persons within the Catholic Church (though it nearly became a separate sect) and a center of German mysticism.
There are several notable friendships in the New Testament, from Jesus and Lazarus to Paul and Timothy. Scripture also says that David and Jonathan were so close, it was as if their souls were knit together.
Bible friends include: Ruth and Naomi, David and Jonathan, Daniel and his three friends, Jesus & His disciples, Paul and Barnabas, Paul and Silas, Paul and Luke/Timothy.
The friendship of David and Jonathan is probably the most famous friendship from the Bible. The two looked out for each other constantly, with Jonathan even disobeying the orders of his father, King Saul, to protect David.
David was a man after God's own heart . . . What does it mean to be someone "after God's own heart?" David, King, psalmist and shepherd, gives us a picture with his own life. In many ways he is an extraordinary role model, a man who was fully human but exceeded expectations and pointed others towards God.
Jacob, who was Abraham's grandson, also wrestled with God. This one was a little different because Jacob wrestled with God all night and God dislocated Jacob's hip, which gave him a limp for the rest of his life. This is one of those strange stories from the Bible that are a tad baffling.
Two times in Genesis, Enoch is described as one who walked with God. The Hebrew word translated “walk” is a word that indicates Enoch walked back and forth with God. It was not a one-time event but rather an ongoing pattern for his life.
Jesus calls Judas, “friend.” Jesus has shown Judas great trust. He has numbered him among the Twelve. He has confided to him the common purse. The word “friend” conveys a certain intimacy.
It implies that John had indeed been a blessing from God. Specifically, he had been a heaven-sent comfort for Jesus during His years of being with men. Like Jonathan to David, he had been a good friend to Him.
On December 27, we celebrate the Feast of Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist – the “disciple Jesus loved” (John 13:23). As the author of a Gospel account, three epistles, and the book of Revelation, John was not only a close friend of Jesus during his time, but a spiritual teacher for the ages.
The LORD called Samuel a third time, and Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." Then Eli realized that the LORD was calling the boy. So Eli told Samuel, "Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, `Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.
And his desire to be faithful led to the first biblical reference to tithing. Abraham put God first. His example compels us to do the same. As the deacons collect the tithe and offerings, we are challenged to put God first.
The biblical account states that Samson was a Nazirite, and that he was given immense strength to aid him against his enemies and allow him to perform superhuman feats, including slaying a lion with his bare hands and massacring an entire army of Philistines using only the jawbone of a donkey.
Moses saw God face-to-face upon an unknown mountain sometime after he spoke to the Lord in the burning bush but before he went to free the children of Israel from Egypt (see Moses 1:1–2, 17, 25–26, 42; see also Exodus 3:1–10).
Elisha asked the Lord to show the young man what Elisha saw. The Lord showed him a heavenly army with horses and chariots of fire to protect them. The Syrian army was blinded by the power of God. They did not fight against the Israelites anymore.
Angels are God's soldiers, not supermodels
“Heavenly host” is a military term to describe a fighting unit. Ephesians 6 reminds us that we are in a war “against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world powers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavens” (6:12).
David had a passion and love for God, and it became fruitful as God called him for a greater purpose, which later became his profession.
Simultaneously, Jesus acknowledges the subtle contact the woman made with his garment, an act that should have gone unnoticed. Jesus feels this act on a deeper level, however, because she actually touched his heart, the heart of God.
He founded the Judaean dynasty and united all the tribes of Israel under a single monarch. His son Solomon expanded the empire that David built. David is an important figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Real friends—meaning Biblical friends—are not in the relationship for what they can get out of it nor do they abandon or betray friends in bad times. Biblical friends stick with you even when there is no perceived benefit in doing so and even in the midst of adversity.
Fish — Fish are mentioned extensively in the Bible, although no particular species is named.
Friendship Brings Great Benefits
God takes a special interest in the welfare of His friends. He cares for them, provides for them, loves, counsels, comforts and encourages them, and ultimately, receives them to Himself (Genesis 22:14; John 13:1; 14:26; 17:23; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5; 5:1-9; 1 Peter 5:7).