my summary on Jude, this serves as a reminder for me and i guess for everyone just as well.. (:
Vs 1-4 - God chosen ones
we are chosen by GOd and we have an identify in Him - a special and unique each one of us.
being undeserving, God gave us mercy, peace and love in abundance. being called by GOd, we have 1 mission - To spread the gospel as well as to contend for it. this was given to us whereby we don't deserve it, the more we should stand up and defend for the gospel. Next, we got to be watchful of false teaching. be warned against those 'certain men' who had 'smuggled' into our midst.How can we be guarded against this? the only way is through the reading of His word - to understand and know Him, to put on the full armor of God (Eph 6:10-19). we should also be constantly in prayers, to pray for discernment, being able to identify the truth.
Vs 5-13 - Consequences of not walking in faith
Jude reminded us not to forget God, His grace, His faithfulness for us and towards us.
our humanistic nature, being imperfect, lack in everything, but God has shown mercy on us all.
here, we see those who have turned against God and their consequences. Some characteristics (below) can be what you and I are guilty of. Hence, even more we should be seeking His grace everyday and not taking for granted the blessings He bring.
here, we see those who have turned against God and their consequences. Some characteristics (below) can be what you and I are guilty of. Hence, even more we should be seeking His grace everyday and not taking for granted the blessings He bring.
During the study, one that hit me most is balaam, who sees God through the donkey - a lowly beast. it dawned upon me, in life, often we fail to see/hear God, thus God send small reminders along the way, which reminded me of the donkey again. However, we shouldn't take this for granted, God should be our fundamental and my prayer is that God will renew our heart each day and fill us with His everlasting love.
Vs 14-16 - Judgement Day
we are to be watchful against those mentioned below for these are the things that cause us to fall. we are also to watch against the false men who portray the characteristics for they are feasting among us, people among our fellowship. when the day comes, we will be answerable for every single sin we have committed.
alright, a long summary indeed.
Have a blessed week!
inHislove+mine,
Jami
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