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1. A Bible verse that may be familiar to many is from Ruth (chapter 1, verse 16) and includes: "Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God." To whom was Ruth speaking this plea?
2. The author of the Book of Proverbs writes: "a brother was born to help in times of trouble". This is the second half of a sentence. What does the first half of that sentence say?
3. The Bible indicates in Ecclesiastes that friendship is not only sensible, it can be profitable. What is the completion of this phrase (from Ecclesiastes 4:9)? "Two are _____."
4. The New Testament author Matthew must have understood the power of camaraderie. He attributed a certain assurance to Jesus when he wrote about gathering with like-minded people. What phrase completes the verse from Matthew 18:20 (New Living Translation) that begins: "For where two or three gather together as my followers ..."?
5. Not mentioning friendship specifically yet giving everyone some guidance about how to treat everyone else, Luke wrote (in 6:31): "Treat others just as you want to be treated". Through the years this passage and its maxim have become known by a colorful nickname. What is it?
6. In the New Testament, John 15:12-14 includes a "commandment" from Jesus to his followers. The first two verses are: "My commandment is this: love one another, just as I love you. The greatest love you can have for your friends is to give your life for them." What does Jesus say his followers will be if they "do what I command"?
7. The Apostle Paul prepared the citizens of Rome for his upcoming visit by sending a letter via carrier to them. Paul mentions the interdependent relationship of friendship in the introductory paragraph of this letter. According to the Amplified Bible (and other translations) what does Paul say will strengthen, encourage and comfort them?
8. The author or authors of the New Testament book of Hebrews must have known that being a friend would not always be easy. The two things mentioned (according to the New International Version of the Bible) are "do good and share with others"; these are called "sacrifices". But what does it tell us will be the result if one is willing to make those sacrifices?
9. According to the Living Bible the book of Colossians has many emotional words to guide the early Christians. Chapter 3 cites phrases such as: "deep love", "concern for others", "suffer quietly", "be gentle and never hold grudges". The second part of verse 13 (from chapter 3) begins: "Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must ...", do what?
10. The New Testament book of I Peter brings the concept of hospitality into the mixture necessary for love. In chapter 4 of I Peter the early Christians are told to love, forgive and use the talents God has given them to serve others. Also, it is suggested that they open their homes to others but how?
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