Jesus introduces himself and wants to be called friend. He was born in a barn and later fled as a baby for safety, experiencing a normal human life so he could understand people. As both God's son and a friend, Jesus wants to enjoy good times with people and help during difficulties, being a reliable friend they can talk to for solutions. He promises to always be there as a friend so people can have a full life.

1. ALLOW ME
TO INTRODUCE MYSELF.
MY NAME IS JESUS.
Call Me
Friend
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2. I CAME INTO THE WORLD AND JOINED
MY PARENTS IN NOT SUCH GREAT
CONDITIONS: BORN IN A BARN (LUKE 2:7)…
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3. FLED FOR MY
LIFE SOON
AFTERWARDS
(MATTHEW
2:13), AND
THEN FINALLY
SETTLED
DOWN TO A
SOMEWHAT
NORMAL
LIFE—AT
LEAST TILL I
WAS OLDER.
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4. I AM THE SON OF GOD, BUT I STARTED OUT LIKE ANYONE ELSE, AND THE REASON FOR THIS IS BECAUSE I WANTED AND NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND YOU AS ONLY SOMEONE WHO HAD “BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT” COULD.
DON’T THINK OF ME AS SOMEONE WHO IS FLOATING HIGH UP ON A CLOUD. THINK OF ME AS A FRIEND, ONE YOU CAN CALL BY MY NAME “JESUS.” THEN TALK TO ME AS YOU WOULD TALK TO ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS.
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5. I WANT TO BE YOUR PERSONAL FRIEND. I WANT TO ENJOY THE GOOD TIMES WITH YOU. AND WHEN LIFE IS DIFFICULT, I WANT TO LISTEN TO YOU TALK ABOUT IT AND HELP YOU TO FIND SOLUTIONS. I’M YOUR PAL, YOUR BUDDY, YOUR FRIEND.
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6. I PROMISE THAT I’LL BE A
FRIEND YOU CAN ALWAYS
COUNT ON!
I came that you may
have life, and have it
more fully. (John 10:10,
KJV, paraphrased)
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7. S&S link: Christian Life and Faith: A Personal Connection with Jesus: Jesus, Your Best Friend-1a
Contributed by Ricardo Copeland, adapted by Tomoko Matsuoka. Illustrations by Zeb. Design by Alex Koran.
Copyright © 2010 by The Family International
The End
The End
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