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

References:Jude’s letter to you!ContextAuthor: brother of James, slave (δοῦλος - doo'-los) of Jesus Christ.Jesus’ brothers didn’t put faith in Jesus until after His death and resurrectionJude writes to people who are very familiar with Hebrew sources.Purpose: Encouragement to stand for the True faith.The text:vss 1-4Consider 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/behaviorvss 5-19 - Rebellion and divine justiceIsrael’s rebellion in the wilderness - Numbers 14Rebellious angels - Genesis 6 (1 Enoch), Men of Sodom and Gomorah - Gen 19(Testament of Moses, based on Deut - Michael)Rebels who corrupt othersCain - Gen 4Balaam - Num 22-25; 31:16Korah - Num 16Selfish Sheperds - Ezk 34:2Clouds without rain - Prov 25:14Chaotic waves - Isa 57:20Recent warnings from Peter, John, Paul & Jesusvss 20-25 - Stay true to the faithFight for each other in the BodyTrust the mercy of GodLife application:Recognize counterfeitsKnow your BibleUse other resources wisely, with discernmentEncourage the weak in faithPraise God! His grace demands a whole life response