The Peril of Fruitless Faith

Passage

Jude 1:5-16

‍Sermon Summary

Discussion Questions (choose any—you don't have to answer them all!)

1. [Optional starter question] What stood out or stuck with you from the sermon?
2. In the past, how have you handled parts of the Bible that make you uncomfortable?
3. To what extent did the sermon take you from "this makes me uncomfortable" to "thank you, Lord; I needed to hear that"?
4. Which of these three conditions do you most recognize or resonate with in our society today: disenchantment, meaninglessness, or loneliness?
5. Which of the three features of the false teachers was most sobering to you (arrogant ignorance, experiencism or selfism)?
6. How do you wrestle with the Biblical teaching on God as a judge?
7. Are there any stories, references or descriptions in the passage that you didn't understand? Discuss. Where applicable, look up cross-references or consult a study bible.

Prayer Prompts

• Thank you, Father, for  __________ (any truth you were reminded of by the discussion)
• Forgive me, Jesus, for __________ (either ignoring or resembling false teachers)
• Holy Spirit, help us at Atlanta Westside to ___________ (heed Jude's warning)

Resources Consulted

• Africa Bible Commentary, ed. Tokunboh Adeyemo
• True to Our Native Land, ed. Bryan K. Blount
• The New Testament in Color, ed. Esau McCauley
• 2 Peter and Jude for Everyone, NT Wright
• Jude: Contending for the Faith in Today's Culture, Jackie Perry
• Focus on the Bible Commentary on 2 Pete & Jude, Paul Gardner
• Tyndale Commentary on 2 Peter & Jude, Michael Green
• Bible Speaks Today Commentary on 2 Peter & Jude, Dick Lucas

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