Ep 042 (S2E23) The Ones - Part 5: Jude

May I have a WORD with you?

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.
• 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”
    • Not their teaching, but their lifestyle/behavior
  • 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
• 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