Episode Beware! False Teachers - A Study of Jude | Week 1
How can you identify and avoid false teachings about Jesus? The short book of Jude contains important warnings and wisdom to help you recognize false teachers. Discover why this still matters so much today!
Chapter 1
With all the voices speaking about God today, how we can identify those that aren’t teaching accurately? You may be surprised to discover the wisdom in the short New Testament book of Jude that helps us discern whether someone is a false teacher. In “Beware! False Teachers–A Study of Jude,” the group explores the importance of heeding Jude’s warnings. Be in your spot at the table as Bill, Elisa, Daniel and Vivian start with Jude’s introduction to this somewhat mysterious letter.
Chapter 2
Have you ever set out to do something, but then had to re-direct your efforts in another direction? Well, don’t miss this episode of Discover the Word as the group discusses how Jude was led to change the focus of this important letter. We’ll explore why he decided to address the topic of false teachers, even though that wasn’t his Plan A.
Chapter 3
Can you think of any examples of people misusing the words of Scripture? Some types of false teaching about the Bible are obvious, but others can be more challenging to spot. In this Discover the Word conversation, the group discusses the danger that false teachers presented to the first century Christian community and the significant consequences they experienced. Explore how the little letter of Jude challenges followers of Jesus to “contend for the faith.”
Chapter 4
The ability to find simplicity on the other side of complexity is what the Discover the Word group talks about in the next part of their study of the New Testament book of Jude. Join the group as they work through some complexities in Jude’s letter to get to the simplicities that can be found on the other side that reveal why false teachers are so dangerous.
Chapter 5
Have you ever felt uneasy, seen some red flags, when listening to a Christian teacher? Well, be part of this Discover the Word conversation as the group explores some examples found in the New Testament book of Jude about how to identify false teachers and avoid their destructive outcomes. Be part of the group to discover how we can relate to Jude’s warning today.
About This Episode
- Show Notes
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The Bible warns us that following false teachers has destructive outcomes; but sometimes false teaching can be hard to detect. Jesus’ brother Jude’s letter to first-century Christians is the fifth shortest book in the Bible, but his letter is packed with important warnings to beware of false teachers—that are still relevant to us today. Through Jude’s examples, we’re able to identify some of the red flags that help us recognize false teachers so that we can avoid the danger of their significant consequences. Beware! False Teachers . . .
Reflect
- Read Jude verses 1–10. As you reflect on the Scripture for this episode, what stands out to you?
- What does it mean to “contend for the faith”? How did Jude challenge his readers to contend for the faith and how might this inspire you to contend for the faith?
- Why is Jude warning his readers about false teachers and how is this relevant for us today?
- What are some of the significant dangers and consequences of following false teachers?
- What red flags do you see associated with false teachers from Jude’s examples?
Respond
(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God)
“Jesus, help me to contend for the faith—without being contentious. Help me to recognize any false teaching that I may encounter and be on guard to avoid following it.”
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