Jude 17-23 - "[Re]Member Jerusalem!"

James continues our Contending for the Faith series with a sermon on Jude 17-23.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

Read Jude 17-23 together.

1) Jude calls us to two commands here as part and parcel of the call to contend (v.3). The first is to remember the predictions of the apostles regarding “scoffers” in the last days. Read Paul’s prediction in 2 Timothy 3:1-7 and discuss where you’ve seen this in the church today. Which tendencies to see in yourself?

2)  Re-read vv.20-21. The second command is to keep ourselves in God’s love. Jude imagines we will do this by 1) building up one another, 2) praying in the Spirit, and 3) waiting for mercy. How might we more intentionally build one another up in this small group?  What would you like to see happen? How about prayer? Are there ways we would like to see our group grow in praying together?

3) Those who wait for mercy are much more prone to give it to others. Discuss vv.22-23 together. Do you need mercy in any of these areas? Have you shared that? Who in your circle of influence might need this mercy, and how can you show it?