How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord is laid for your faith in his excellent word.

Welcome to Through the Bible. I'm Steve Schwetz.

And in this study, the New Testament book of Jude, our teacher, Dr. J. Vernon McGee, is going to tell us how we can protect ourselves against people who only claim to know God. In particular, false teachers. So grab your Bible and open it to Jude verses 4 to 6. And while you do that, I got some great letters to share from our fellow passengers

here on the Bible bus. First is a note from Steve, who writes this. I'm about to complete my first

round trip through the Bible, even though I'm over 60. I feel like I am the son, and Dr. McGee is the

dad dispensing the wisdom. Thank you for those who work for this ministry and the many financial supporters

who make this teaching possible. Well, thanks for writing to us, Steve, and like you, I'm so

grateful for our fellow listeners who keep the Bible bus rolling in more than 250 languages

all around the world. Next, we hear from Paul. While I've been on the world prayer team now for a

couple of years or so, I've never actually

felt that connected to it and struggled with understanding if my prayers make a difference.

That is until you shared a note from a fellow listener named Jackie in San Diego, who wrote

that prayer had always been a mystery to her.

She never knew if her prayers were quite right, or if they mattered.

And then Jackie went on to say other things that I identified with. She never knew if her prayers were quite right, or if they mattered. And then Jackie went on to

say other things that I identified with. She really resonated with my lack of understanding and

faith. I finally got it. So thank you, Jackie. I now look forward to being a more meaningful

member of the team. Listeners praying for and encouraging other listeners. What a joy. Thank you, Jackie, and thank you, Paul.

Our last letter comes from Scott, who writes this.

I have been very burdened for our nation and its repentance, especially in these uncertain times.

I know God's will is that all repent and come to the Lord Jesus, but I've been struggling

with exactly where the United States fits into prophecy.

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