Jude 1:-25
Jude comes from the word "Jehudah" meaning: He shall be praised.
1:1 Jude is identified as a fellow-worker of God, and also the brother of James. This epistle is written to those who preserve this philosophy, manifesting and producing love, justice and truth among humanity on the earth.
1:2 A prayer for each of us: Mercy, peace and love be multiplied to you.
1:2 A prayer for each of us: Mercy, peace and love be multiplied to you.
1:3 Contend earnestly for the faith... Jude's exhort is for us to focus our passion toward this effort of bringing compassion and natural wisdom to the earth.
1:4 It is imperative that we do so because there are opposing forces at work. We are encouraged to accept this blessed responsibility of producing good work: creating joy, patience, opportunity, inspiration, friendship. If workers of unkindness are not taking a day off, neither should workers of kindness.
1:4 It is imperative that we do so because there are opposing forces at work. We are encouraged to accept this blessed responsibility of producing good work: creating joy, patience, opportunity, inspiration, friendship. If workers of unkindness are not taking a day off, neither should workers of kindness.
1:5-7 We are offered this philosophy of compassion and in absorbing it, we absorb spiritual life. By rejecting it, we reject spiritual life and render ourselves mortal. As we will learn in our upcoming study of the Old Testament, there are messengers of God (spiritual workers) who have rejected this philosophy out of desire for power. The assurance from Jude here is that any soul (whether on earth or in spirit) who rejects compassion is thwarted by God.
1:8-9 In the midst of chaos there are always diligent workers of God. Jude references Michael, a most impassioned faithful proponent of this philosophy. Instead of contending with evil, Michael serves as an example to us: he contents evil through his faith. By remaining faithful to this philosophy of compassion, by producing goodness and allowing God to handle what is out of our control.
1:10-11 The evil are the people who pursue their own wealth, fame and power at the cost of the well being of others. Their methods are deception, arrogance, manipulation and injustice. They deprive others to make gains for themselves.
1:8-9 In the midst of chaos there are always diligent workers of God. Jude references Michael, a most impassioned faithful proponent of this philosophy. Instead of contending with evil, Michael serves as an example to us: he contents evil through his faith. By remaining faithful to this philosophy of compassion, by producing goodness and allowing God to handle what is out of our control.
1:10-11 The evil are the people who pursue their own wealth, fame and power at the cost of the well being of others. Their methods are deception, arrogance, manipulation and injustice. They deprive others to make gains for themselves.
1:12-13 These types of people do not produce anything worthwhile or progressive. Clouds without water, Jude describes. They do not serve a purpose. Their functioning is as chaotic as a random wind. They produce nothing; no fruit with which to nourish others. They have no foundation. They are like ferocious waves, crashing onto and eroding the landscape of lives.
The lesson here for us is to produce. When we have purpose and motivation, unity with nature and compassion, we have joy and direction.
1:14-15 From the beginning of the Bible it is promised to us that the spiritual, compassionate and creative energy and force of God would restore humanity. The evil winnowed out.
The lesson here for us is to produce. When we have purpose and motivation, unity with nature and compassion, we have joy and direction.
1:14-15 From the beginning of the Bible it is promised to us that the spiritual, compassionate and creative energy and force of God would restore humanity. The evil winnowed out.
1:16 How do we recognize such directionless and purposeless people? Jude gives us a description in this verse of such misery: "These are the grumblers, complainers, walking according tot heir own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage."
A progressive person is an optimistic person. An inquisitive and inspired person. A person who finds hope and joy in the seemingly simple but profound aspects of life. Be a kind person and a purposeful soul. Instead of complaining, find a way to learn and grow from mistakes and misfortunes. Thrive within humility, happy and willing to take on the opportunity to be impactful here.
1:17-19 There are those who flirt with evil. Their motivations are driven by lust, greed for money, fame and power. People who mock humility and kindness as weakness. Jude forewarns us of these types of people because we must not let them derail or discourage us.
A progressive person is an optimistic person. An inquisitive and inspired person. A person who finds hope and joy in the seemingly simple but profound aspects of life. Be a kind person and a purposeful soul. Instead of complaining, find a way to learn and grow from mistakes and misfortunes. Thrive within humility, happy and willing to take on the opportunity to be impactful here.
1:17-19 There are those who flirt with evil. Their motivations are driven by lust, greed for money, fame and power. People who mock humility and kindness as weakness. Jude forewarns us of these types of people because we must not let them derail or discourage us.
1:20-21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, Jude encourages. For within the protection and wisdom of divine creation, we find an everlasting niche. We find instruction, motivation, inspiration, joy, wisdom, humility, strength and purpose.
1:22-23 Be able to distinguish between authentic goodness and deceptiveness. Develop your ability to be perceptive and observational.
1:22-23 Be able to distinguish between authentic goodness and deceptiveness. Develop your ability to be perceptive and observational.
1:24
"Now to Him who is able to keep your from stumbling,
And to present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy..."
On His charted path of compassion, wisdom and protection, we are safe and joyful.
1:25
"To God our Savior,
Who alone is wise,
Be glory and majesty,
Dominion and power,
Both now and forever.
Amen."
To our creator, our parent, who encompasses wisdom and glory and omnipotence... be, in our lives now and forever.
Jude is the final book of the New Testament before The Book of Revelation. Before the study and completion of the final book, this Bible Study will begin a new journey: The Old Testament, beginning with Genesis. In order to understand the end of the Bible, the beginning must first be explored.
"Now to Him who is able to keep your from stumbling,
And to present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy..."
On His charted path of compassion, wisdom and protection, we are safe and joyful.
1:25
"To God our Savior,
Who alone is wise,
Be glory and majesty,
Dominion and power,
Both now and forever.
Amen."
To our creator, our parent, who encompasses wisdom and glory and omnipotence... be, in our lives now and forever.
Jude is the final book of the New Testament before The Book of Revelation. Before the study and completion of the final book, this Bible Study will begin a new journey: The Old Testament, beginning with Genesis. In order to understand the end of the Bible, the beginning must first be explored.
