Jesus had four half-brothers. If they are listed in birth order, Jude (or Judas) would have been number three (Mark 6:3). We know the most about James (Book of James; Acts 15; 1 Corinthians 15:7; Galatians 2:8, 12). We know virtually nothing about Joses (or Joseph) and Simon. During Jesus’ earthly ministry none of these […]
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Week 44 Application |
Spiritually Discerned Relationships
Jesus was (and is) a relational leader. He took time for children others tried to shoo away. He showed kindness to lepers and others society regarded as outcasts. He healed a man with a long-term disability who had spent decades lying limply by the Pool of Bethesda. He brought spiritual freedom to a fellow tormented […]
Week 44 Mission | Contending for the Faith
It isn’t always easy to stand up and be strong in our faith. It seems everywhere we turn we face obstacles and temptations. Satan does his absolute best to deter us from following Jesus. No matter our age, our background, or our education, none of us is immune to the difficult task of standing up […]
Week 44 Character | Striking A Balance
Jude struck a balance between our responsibility and God’s when it comes to our salvation. He wrote, “Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life” (v. 21), and then described God as “him who is able to keep you from stumbling […]
Week 43 Study |
Persevere With Hope
“We think we got it all,” said the doctor as he left the family in the surgical waiting room. Members of the relieved family say, “Well, you want to get something to eat in the cafeteria?” You have got to be kidding. The family is willing to go eat based on a doctor saying, “We […]