Jude 8-16 - "A Tract for the Times"

James continues our Contending for the Faith series with a sermon on Jude 8-16.

Sermon Discussion Questions:

1) Jude quotes from two ancient Jewish books (v.9, v.14-15) not found in the Old Testament. Is that a problem for believers who hold to a high view of Scripture? Where else in the New Testament do biblical authors quote from non-biblical sources as stating truth?  Why do you think they do this?

2) In vv.8-16, Jude spills a good amount of ink on slanderous talk and boasting (including both loud-mouthed and humble-bragging) when describing "these people" who "have crept in unnoticed,” (v.4). What do you think this kind of speech reveals about someone?

3) Re-read v.16. Why is grumbling and consistent discontentment such a glaring problem for a disciple of Jesus? Where do you honestly tend to grumble?