DAY 358: JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR – JUDE 1

December 22, 2024

JUDE 1
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DAY 358: JOURNEY THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR

Today, our journey takes us through the entirety of the book of Jude.  Jude was brother to James and half-brother to Jesus Christ.  Jude did not come to accept salvation from his half-brother until after the resurrection, but, like his brother, Jude became a great leader in the early church, as evidenced by this short letter.

Before reading, stop and pray, asking that the Lord provide an understanding of Jude.  Read Jude. Let’s journey!

The author of the book of Jude is Jude, one of the four brothers of Jesus Christ, all of whom came to follow Jesus after His death and resurrection.  All eventually went on to become leaders and/or missionaries in the early church.  Jude became a traveling missionary.  The recipients of this letter are unknown, although they are likely a group of Messianic Jewish Christians, as the letter assumes a ground knowledge of the Jewish Torah and other literature.

Jude 1:  Jude begins with a greeting and acknowledges that this is not the letter he meant to write, however, it is the letter they needed.  The letter is an urgent encouragement to remain constantly vigilant against those who seek to pervert the teachings of Christ.  (Jude 1:1-1:25) 

After concluding today’s reading, consider the following:  What message(s) are presented by Jude?  Of what is Jude warning?  Why?  Is this a warning for you?  How can you apply what you have learned today?

Godspeace!