Ep 042 (S2E23) The Ones - Part 5: Jude
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References:
- Jude’s letter to you!
- Context
- Author: brother of James, slave (δοῦλος - doo'-los) of Jesus Christ.
- Jesus’ brothers didn’t put faith in Jesus until after His death and resurrection
- Jude writes to people who are very familiar with Hebrew sources.
- Purpose: Encouragement to stand for the True faith.
- Author: brother of James, slave (δοῦλος - doo'-los) of Jesus Christ.
- Context
- The text:
- vss 1-4
- Consider the corrupt teachers/members of the community.
- παρεισέδυσαν (παρεισδύνω [par-ice-doo'-no])
- to enter secretly, slip in stealthily, to steal in
- “ungodly people have wormed their way into”
- “certain people have crept in unnoticed”
- to enter secretly, slip in stealthily, to steal in
- παρεισέδυσαν (παρεισδύνω [par-ice-doo'-no])
- Not their teaching, but their lifestyle/behavior
- Consider the corrupt teachers/members of the community.
- vss 5-19 - Rebellion and divine justice
- Israel’s rebellion in the wilderness - Numbers 14
- Rebellious angels - Genesis 6 (1 Enoch),
- Men of Sodom and Gomorah - Gen 19
- (Testament of Moses, based on Deut - Michael)
- Rebels who corrupt others
- Cain - Gen 4
- Balaam - Num 22-25; 31:16
- Korah - Num 16
- Selfish Sheperds - Ezk 34:2
- Clouds without rain - Prov 25:14
- Chaotic waves - Isa 57:20
- Recent warnings from Peter, John, Paul & Jesus
- vss 20-25 - Stay true to the faith
- Fight for each other in the Body
- Trust the mercy of God
- vss 1-4
- Life application:
- Recognize counterfeits
- Know your Bible
- Use other resources wisely, with discernment
- Encourage the weak in faith
- Praise God! His grace demands a whole life response
- Recognize counterfeits
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