I like this book and that is not just because Jude is only one chapter in length. It was written by Jude, as we see in v1. A little bit of background in Matthew 13 tells us that Jesus was his half-brother. "Is not [Jesus] the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas And are not all his sisters with us?" Scholars date the book at about 65-67A.D. I walked away sobered at the awesomeness of the body of teaching entrusted to me from the disciples and to be aware of those who don't handle it properly. It is actually a serious thing and we need to know God's Word enough to tell the difference. I also loved how James brought in Old Testament people like Enoch, Adam, Moses, Cain, and Balaam. Also, events such as what happened at Sodom and Gomorrah and Korah's rebellion. 34 for 30 is a good way to know God and build up our faith. Keep praying and keep yourselves in the love of God!
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