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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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 […]
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Study Questions
Use one or both of these questions to introduce the lesson. 1. How dangerous is “fake news” to governments, corporations, and individuals in our world today and how can it color critical choices and decisions? 2. Have you ever doubted your faith in Jesus Christ? Read Jude 3-7 1. The short book of Jude is […]
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Daily Reading
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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 […]