To have a friend, be a friend . . .

I'm familiar with the friendship between the biblical friendship of David and Jonathan. Jonathan's dad, Saul, is the sitting king. David, fresh after his triumph of Golaith, is the king in waiting. Saul spends much time and energy plotting to take out his rival David, and the text reveals many of his plots are thwarted by his own son Jonathan!

Couple thoughts/questions:

• Jonathan went against his dad for the sake of his friend. What would that have been like?


• Jonathan arguably gave up his rightful claim to the throne for his friend. What would that have been like?


• What would it look like to be a friend like that? To have a friend like that?