Hidden Reefs: Culture’s Coral

Culture’s Coral

Hidden Reefs

August 20, 2023

Dr. Clayton Chisum

Jude 1:1a NLT

Who was Jude?

Matthew 13:55 Jesus’ brothers— James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas.

John 7:5 For even his brothers didn’t believe in him.

Acts 1:14 In the upper room praying… were all the disciples, Mary, and his brothers.

Jude was Jesus’ half-brother. He wasn’t a follower of Jesus at first, but eventually became a believer.

Jude 1:1b NLT

Jude 1:3 NLT

Jude 1:12-13 NLT

You are not !

Jude 1:4 NLT

Romans 6:1-2 NLT

Romans 6:6 NLT

Identifying Culture’s

V5: The of God

V6: as the Creator

V7: The of What’s Right

Jude 1:8 NLT

If you’ve ever been confused and led astray, you need to…

Drop

Acts 27:29 NLT

Hebrews 6:19 NLT

Psalm 62:2 NLT

Discussion Question:

1. Why is Jude’s background (being one of Jesus’ siblings) an important part of understanding the letter of Jude? What’s the significance?
2. Jude calls out false teachers that have “wormed” their way into the church. How does this happen today? What messages do they bring and why do they seem to resonate with people?
3. How do our culture’s beliefs and practices get into our beliefs and practices? Why is this dangerous?
4. How can your candor your life in God when it comes to what you believe and what you let influence you?