Monday Devo
Scripture:
Jude 1
14 Enoch, who lived in the seventh generation after Adam, prophesied about these people. He said, “Listen! The Lord is coming with countless thousands of his holy ones 15 to execute judgment on the people of the world. He will convict every person of all the ungodly things they have done and for all the insults that ungodly sinners have spoken against him.”
14 Enoch, who lived in the seventh generation after Adam, prophesied about these people. He said, “Listen! The Lord is coming with countless thousands of his holy ones 15 to execute judgment on the people of the world. He will convict every person of all the ungodly things they have done and for all the insults that ungodly sinners have spoken against him.”
Commentary:
14–15 Description of the Judgment. Enoch, the seventh from Adam does not necessarily imply that Enoch was literally the seventh generation descended from Adam; it may mean simply that he is the seventh one listed in the line of Adam in the Genesis narrative (Gen. 5:18–24; cf. 1 Chron. 1:3). Jude describes the coming of the Lord as Enoch prophesied, and he quotes from 1 Enoch 1:9. Again, with regard to this particular statement, Jude is citing the content of 1 Enoch as true and prophetic of the return of the Lord (see note on Jude 14–16). The Lord will return with hosts of angels to execute judgment on all the ungodly. Enoch (and thus also Jude) focuses on blasphemy against God (e.g., in vv. 3–4, the opponents’ denial of Jesus Christ). to convict. For punishment, not for repentance (as in John 16:8). Jude places great emphasis on the ungodliness of those judged (“ungodliness,” Gk. asebeia, vs. “godliness,” Gk. eusebeia; see note on 2 Pet. 1:6).
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008), 2451.
Crossway Bibles, The ESV Study Bible (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2008), 2451.
Questions:
- Jesus says that the road to salvation is narrow, but the gate to destruction is wide. He says MANY on the last day will think they are going to enter heaven, but He'll tell them He doesn't know them. Why do you think so many reject Jesus?
- Jude, again, gives us a warning in verses 14-15. The Day of the Lord is coming! Jesus will return to judge all the ungodly, the apostates, those that have rejected Jesus. There are many reasons people choose to reject Jesus. Some think it costs too much and aren't willing to pay the price. Some will decide it's not worth it due to persecution. Some love the pleasures of this world too much. And some are self-deceived, thinking they are saved but are not true followers. Who do you know in your life that fits in one of these categories? Have any of these described you in the past?
Prayer Topics:
- That you would take the narrow road.
- That God would help you see those around you that need Him.
This Week's City 7:
Try to commit to memory!
2. Are there sources outside the Bible that confirm the Biblical account of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead? Many Roman and Jewish historians have confirmed that the apostles died as martyrs for preaching that they saw Jesus risen from the grave. No one dies for something they know to be a lie.
(Luke 1:1-4; Acts 26:26; 1 John 1:1-4, Josephus, Clement, Hegesippus, Tertullian, Origen, Polycarp)
(Luke 1:1-4; Acts 26:26; 1 John 1:1-4, Josephus, Clement, Hegesippus, Tertullian, Origen, Polycarp)
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