Welcome to our new project, the Daily Bible Devotional. The goal is to help you understand and apply

scripture as you go through a New Testament Bible read five days a week, Monday through Friday,

as we move from Matthew straight through to Revelation. In under four minutes each morning, we will recap the chapter,

make some application, present thought questions for the day, and offer a prayer together.

I'm excited about exploring God's word with you, so let's get started.

Hey, welcome back. We're getting so close to finishing the entire New Testament. Today, we look at the book of Jude. Jude writes to believers with the original intent of encouraging them in their shared salvation, but he shifts his focus to urge them to contend for the faith. He warns that ungodly people have secretly slipped in among them, twisting God's

grace into a license for immorality and denying Jesus Christ. Jude reminds readers of past judgments

on those who reject God, including the Israelites in the wilderness, rebellious angels, and the

cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. These false teachers are dangerous influences

driven by pride, greed, and rebellion. Believers must remain strong by building themselves up in the

faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, and staying in God's love. Jude closes with praise to God who is

able to keep them from falling and bring them into his

glorious presence. We need to lean into God and trust in his power. I want you to note that we've

mentioned in first and second, third, John, a lot about how trusting and believing in God and loving

one another is so crucial, but also morality. Immorality is a centerpiece of those who do not love the

Lord, and they were warned to be careful about that. God calls us to hold tightly to the faith,

which He has given us, even as the world around us becomes increasingly confused and careless

with truth. We must be careful not to follow those who twist grace or reject Jesus.

They're known by their attitude and the fruit they produce. Instead, we should build our lives on

His Word, maintaining a close connection with Him through prayer, and relying on His love to guide us.

We live in God's love, and we wait for Christ's return. When others struggle, we respond with

mercy, helping them return to the truth. Our hope is not in ourselves, but in the God who keeps us

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