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The Cross and Friendship John 15:9-17

The Cross and Friendship John 15:9-17. Ever Wonder? Ever wonder why God would call us friends?

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The Cross and

FriendshipJohn 15:9-17

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Ever Wonder?Ever wonder why God would call

us friends?

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“ You are my friends…”

(John 15:14-15)• Friends?• Romans 5:6-8 • Enemies?• John 3:16

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The Cross is a Symbol of Friendship• John 15:13

– Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.

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The Cross is a Symbol of Life• John 15:16–You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.

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The Cross is a Symbol of

Jesus' Desire• John 15:17–These things I command you, so that you will love one another.

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Wonder if we will

give our life for

our friend?