Join me for my Sunday message "Friendship with Jesus" in the continuing series "Last Words - The Last Supper Discourses in the Gospel of John"

What does it mean to be a “friend of Jesus?” He is our Master, and we must never confuse our status to be anything more than that of a servant. And yet in John 15:9-17, Jesus makes it clear that He no longer considers the Twelve to be mere servants but now He calls them “friends” as well because they have been given “inside information and insights into His mission.” So, what then does it mean to be both a servant and at the same time a friend to the Master Jesus? And by no means should we interpret “friend” in a limited way either.

For sure He is not our "buddy" but in a greater sense the Greek language gives us clue in that the word "friend" is a unique word meaning "a friend at court." Warren Wiersbe notes, “The “friends of the king” would be close to him and know his secrets, but they would also be subject to him and have to obey his commands. There is thus no conflict between being a friend and being a servant.”

An Old Testament illustration of this concept is Abraham who the “friend of God” (Isaiah 41:8) but was also a “servant of God.” Genesis 26:24. SO, both friend AND servant. Join me as I bring to light the special relationship that exists between the Master and His servants. Friendship with Jesus, fellowship divine!