"The best medicine for life is a friend" wrote a 12th century monk called Aelred*.

This short Bible Study series explores how the medicine of true friendship can sustain us and help us play our part in making the world a more God-inspired place. We will be focusing on friendships found in the Bible and drawing on the reflections of Kate Coleman who writes 'If we long for metamorphic change in our lives, our communities and the wider world, we cannot shy away from the pursuit of true friendships.'**

* Aelred of Rievaulk 'On Spiritual Friendship.'
**Kate Coleman 'Metamorph: Transforming Your Life and Leadership: inspired wisdom from the extraordinary ordinary people of the Bible'

Resources for the 4-Part Bible Study Series:

Session 1: Mary & Elizabeth: supportive friendship across the generations.

Resources: a) Session Notes (here) b) Handout with Bible passage (here) c) Audio Reflection (here)

Session 2: David & Jonathan: loyal friendship through a crisis

Resources: a) Session Notes (here) b) Handout with Bible passage (here) c) Audio Reflection (here)

Session 3: Paul & Barnabas: evolving friendship over time

Resources: a) Session Notes (here) b) Handout with Bible passage (here)c) Audio Reflection (here)

Session 4: Jesus & the Spirit: Christ's Friendship

Resources: a) Session Notes (here) b) Handout with Bible passage (here) c) Audio Reflection (here)