Small & Mighty
Doxology
24 To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— 25 to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.
The Book of Jude is a short letter found in the New Testament of the Bible right before Revelation. It is often referred to simply as "Jude." This book is only one chapter long and contains 25 verses. Despite its size, Jude addresses important theological and ethical issues that were relevant to the early Christian community. Lets’ Talk About It Family…
Here are some key points about the Book of Jude:
- Authorship: The author of the Book of Jude identifies himself as "Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James." Most scholars believe that this Jude is likely the same person as the brother of James and half-brother of Jesus mentioned in the Gospels (Mark 6:3, Matthew 13:55).
- Date and Context: The exact date of the writing of Jude is debated, but it's generally believed to have been written in the late first century, likely between AD 65 and AD 80. The context of the letter is a response to certain false teachings and moral challenges that had arisen within the early Christian community.
- Content: The primary focus of the Book of Jude is to warn against false teachers and their harmful teachings. These teachers were promoting ungodly behaviors and undermining the true faith. Jude emphasizes the importance of holding fast to the apostolic teachings and encourages believers to contend earnestly for the faith.
- Themes: The themes of Jude include the dangers of false teaching, the need for spiritual discernment, the consequences of rebellion and ungodliness, and the ultimate judgment that awaits those who reject God's truth. Jude draws on various Old Testament examples and references to illustrate his points.
- References: Jude references several Old Testament stories and figures, such as the rebellion of Israel in the wilderness, the angels who sinned, Cain, Balaam, and Korah. These references serve as cautionary examples of the consequences of disobedience and unbelief.
- Exhortations: Despite the challenges and dangers posed by false teachers, Jude encourages believers to build themselves up in the faith, to pray in the Holy Spirit, and to show mercy to those who doubt. He also urges them to keep themselves in the love of God and to look forward to the mercy of Jesus Christ.
- Doxology: The letter ends with a doxology, a hymn of praise to God. Jude acknowledges God's power, majesty, and authority, expressing confidence in His ability to keep believers from stumbling and to present them blameless before Him.
Overall family, the Book of Jude serves as a warning against false teachings and encourages believers to stand firm in their faith, relying on God's grace and truth. Despite its size, it addresses important themes that continue to be relevant to Christian communities today.
All Prayed Up:
Heavenly Father,
In the spirit of Jude's timeless wisdom, we gather before You, seeking strength and inspiration. Just as Jude encouraged us to contend earnestly for the faith, we humbly ask for the courage to stand firm in our beliefs amidst the challenges of our times..
Finally, we place our trust in Your unfailing power to keep us from stumbling. With hearts full of praise and adoration, we lift up this prayer, echoing the words of Jude, "To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen."
In Your precious name, we pray,
Amen.
All Songed Up:
Scripture song JUDE 24, 25 - He’s Able to Keep You from Falling | LOVE ME
Until Next Time Family
I Love You
(KISS)
Remember, He fills our hearts with Peace and Joy and
Be Good To One Another
