The 3 P’s of Friendship

Mark 2:1-12

“Sometimes your best friends are the ones who are just there.” ~Asil Treblig 

1. The priority of friendship.

   A. Friends recognize needs.

   B. Friends take action.

2. The power of friendship.

   A. Friends bring healing.

   B. Friends encourage faith.

3. The purpose of friendship.

   A. Friends reflect Christ’s love.

   B. Friends foster koinonia.

Motivation for the Good Life

Titus 2:11-15

“Living in grace is the most important aspect of living the good life” ~Asil Treblig

Good

• Agathos: What is in accord with and promotes godly character.

• Kalos: Moral beauty. The outward appearance of the goodness God does inside of us that works its way out and inspires others.

Grace is an amazing motivator, and…

1. Grace has appeared to you. (v.11)

2. Grace disciplines us towards that which is good. (v.12)

3. Grace gives us hope in what is to come. (v.13)

4. Grace guarantees our position and purpose. (v.14)

5. Grace is something to embrace and celebrate. (v.15)