Today’s passage: Jude 1-2
Helpful thoughts:
- Jude was the brother of James and half-brother of Jesus (Same mother, different Father!).
- Though he is the half-brother of Jesus, he desires to make it clear in verse 1, Jesus is his Lord. Jude is a servant of the Lord.
- This letter was most likely written in the middles of the 60’s A.D.
- The description of the recipients of this letter is much like the list of the promises we claim from Romans 8:28-30.
- Mercy is not getting what we deserve.
- Peace is a state of harmony in relationship.
- Love is giving of yourself for the benefit of another.
- Peace is a state of harmony in relationship.
Questions to consider:
- Using the passage referenced in Romans 8, what does it mean that Christians are “called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ?”
- In what ways do the acts of being “called,” “beloved,” and “kept” fit into the timelines of our lives? In what ways are these actions past, present, and/or future? Who is doing the actions?
- If you have put your faith in Christ, how have mercy, peace and love already been lavished upon you? In what ways does God continue to grant us things things?