Sermon Synopsis:
Jude the other brother of Jesus was compelled to warn us that evil people exist even in the Church community. We must fight for the faith that was once for all time given to us and avoid their corruption. How do we do that? Listen to Jude as he gives us the answer.
Sermon Questions:
1. Have you ever met or seen someone who was truly evil? How did you know? What gave it away? (Jude 3-4)
2. Why are Christians sometimes susceptible to being fooled by evil people? How good are you at discerning hidden evil in others?
3. Although Jude gives many examples of how bad these false teachers are, the only evidence he says they have is their “dreams/visions” (see vs 8). Have you ever had a dream or experience that you misinterpreted? How do you lovingly help others see that their dreams/visions are not new revelation from God, but simply a tool to encourage them to look to the Bible?
4. When we remember that we have been called through the Bible and loved through the Gospel, we will be kept as long as we hold on to the faith. In your witnessing to others, what do you find they need to know more, that God has called them (ie. told them how to live in the bible) or loved them (Jn. 3:16)? In other words, is it God’s will or God’s love that they struggle with more? How would you answer this yourself?
