REFLECTION: PSALM 103:13-14 READING: JUDE 1:24-25 Summary: Jude packs a powerful punch. This short letter charges us to contend for the faith in the midst of the depths of depravity of sinners’ rebellion against the Lord and attacks on the church. But this beautiful doxology reminds us that our God is at the helm - present in battle, able to keep us, the source of great joy! Background Notes: JUDE 3 / CONTENDING (17-23) Showing Us How JUDE 4 / CHALLENGES (5-16) Supporting His Case Compare Jude 24-25 to Ephesians 3:20 1. WHAT GOD ACCOMPLISHES FOR US! (JUDE 24) EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF GOD! EXPERIENCE THE PROMISE OF GOD! EXPERIENCE THE PERSON OF GOD! “Jude is the gravitational center of Jude” - David Helm 2. WHAT GOD RECEIVES FROM US! (Jude 25) EXPRESS PRAISE FOR GOD! Glory, Majesty, Dominion, Authority Revelation 4:11 Closing Charge (together): **MATTHEW 9:36-38 ** 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”