Who Does God Call a Friend?

Who Does God Call a Friend?
Genesis 18:1-33

Abraham is "the friend of God."
2 Chronicles 20:7
Isaiah 41:8
James 2:23
John 15:14-15

Who does God call a friend?
I. One Who Treats Him as Worthy, 1-8

II. One Who Believes in His Power, 9-15
Hebrews 11:11
Luke 1:34-37
Matthew 19:23-26

III. One Whom He Has Chosen, 16-19
1 Corinthians 1:21, 26-30

IV. One Who Honors Him with Obedience, 19

V. One Who Intercedes According to His Righteousness, 20-33
2 Peter 3:9
Colossians 2:3
Matthew 9:38
John 16:8

Implications:
Jesus' example…
Mark 1:35
Hebrews 12:3
Isaiah 42:1, Matthew 12:18
Luke 22:42
Luke 23:34