Back To The Future
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Jude 5-10
Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwelling—these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day. In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding towns gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire.
In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings. But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, “The Lord rebuke you!” Yet these people slander whatever they do not understand, and the very things they do understand by instinct—as irrational animals do—will destroy them.
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This Sunday, Pastor Steve continued our series on the letter of Jude. This letter was written by Jude (the youngest brother of Jesus) to Jewish people who have recently made the decision to follow Christ.
Pastor Steve talked about how Jude was writing to perform Theological Triage. Here’s the article he mentioned: Theological Triage - Albert Mohler
The early church used this passage in 1 Corinthians as a ‘creed’ to remind themselves of the tier 1 theological issues:
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
”Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in vain. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures…”
SPIRITUAL PRACTICES
Read Scripture:
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
Pray through each part of this passage. Let the truth found in this passage come to life for your mind, your heart, and your actions.
Have a daily time with God.
Here’s a quick guide about how to develop this habit.
DISCUSSION GUIDE
Questions:
1) What did the Holy Spirit highlight for you during this teaching? Why?
Journal your thoughts and/or share this with someone else.
2) What is one thing that you are going to apply to your life this week?
Prayer:
God, help me to develop right thinking, correct my theology so that I can represent your character accurately to the people whom you have placed in my sphere of influence.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
