On Gaurd
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Opening:
Story
The May 1987 edition of National Geographic included a feature about the arctic wolf. Author L. David Mech described how a seven-member pack had targeted several musk-oxen calves who were guarded by eleven adults. As the wolves approached their quarry, the musk-oxen bunched in an impenetrable semicircle, their deadly rear hooves facing out, and the calves remained safe during a long standoff with the enemy.But then a single ox broke rank, and the herd scattered into nervous little groups. A skirmish ensued, and the adults finally fled in panic, leaving the calves to the mercy of the predators. Not a single calf survived.Paul warned the Ephesian elders in Acts 20 that after his departure wolves would come, not sparing the flock. Wolves continue to attack the church today but cannot penetrate and destroy when unity is maintained. When believers break ranks, however, they provide easy prey.
Intro.
The Purpose (1-4)
The Purpose (1-4)
The person—v. 1. Jude, brother of James and Jesus Christ.
Peace—v. 2. Mercy, peace and love multiplied.
Persistence—v. 3. John writes, urging the people to defend the Christian faith.
Problem—v. 4. Wrong teachers got into the church, denying Christ and encouraging sinful living.
The Problem (5-16)
The Problem (5-16)
Protection—v. 5. Salvation for obedient, but destruction to the disobedient.
Punishment—v. 6. Angels were punished!
Perversion—vv. 7–8. Sodom destroyed because of sin.
Power—v. 9. The angel used God’s power to rebuke Satan. Satan is a powerful person!
Problem—vv. 10–11. People acting like animals. Not showing they were created in God’s image.
People—vv. 12–13. Picture of today’s people.
Prophecy—vv. 14–15. Christ will come, sending judgment upon the loose-living people.
Plans—v. 16. These complainers never satisfied. You cannot praise and complain at the same time.
The Prosecution
The Prosecution
Prophecy—vv. 17–18. A prophecy of people in the last days, who would enjoy living for sin, and having a good time.
Problem—v. 19. They loved the world—not having the Holy Spirit. Non-spiritual people.
Personal—vv. 20–23. Faith comes through prayer.
Power—v. 24. Power to keep us until we meet Him personally in heaven.
Praise—v. 25. All praise and glory belongs unto God. Not praise to man, nor a church, but God.
Closing:
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prayer