"Friends On Purpose" Discussion Questions

Connect

What is one funny or unexpected way you met a friend?

Talk It In

I. Read Proverbs 13:20

1. In what ways have you experienced this verse to be true, either positively or negatively?

II. Read Proverbs 18:24

1. In your own words, what’s the difference between casual friendships and the kind of “real friend” this verse describes?

Talk About It

III. Read Genesis 2:18

1. What do you think most commonly gets in the way of forming close, meaningful friendships today?

IV. Think about the shared spaces in your life—work, church, school drop-off, sports, gym, neighborhood.

1. Where might God already be placing potential friendships around you?
2. Is there a space where you want to be more intentional? What might that look like?

V. Think about your current friendships.

1. Are there any friendships in your life that consistently pull you away from Jesus rather than toward Him?
2. If so, what healthy boundaries or intentional decisions might honor both your walk with God and that relationship?

VI. Read Proverbs 27:6 and 27:17

1. Do you currently have relationships that sharpen your faith or character? What sets those friendships apart from the others in your life?

VII. “Sharpening” requires trust, honesty, and permission.

1. What does it take for sharpening to happen in a friendship, and have you given anyone that level of permission in your life? Why or why not?

Talk It Home

VIII. Read John 15:12–13

1. Looking at Jesus’ example of friendship, what is one specific way you can be a better friend this week?
2. What action will you take, and who will you take it toward?

Activation: Seeing The Heart Of A Friend

Break into groups of 2–3. Each person gets 3 minutes to answer at least one question below while others listen with curiosity:

• What’s one thing weighing on you right now?

• What dream is on your heart in this season?

• How has God been growing or stretching you recently?

Pray for the needs in your group!