Know the Enemy

Introduction:

Know the Enemy: The Dossier on Apostates (Jude 1:5-16)

  1. They have been Warned . (Jude 1:5-7)
  2. They are Irreverent . (Jude 1:8-10)
  3. They have Always been Around . (Jude 1:11)
  1. They are Dangerous . (Jude 1:12-13)
  2. They are Doomed . (Jude 1:14-15)
  3. They are Self-focused . (Jude 1:16)

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Small Group Discussion
Read Jude 1:5-16

  1. What was your big take-away from this passage / message?

  2. Why do you think Jude used so many illustrations in this section? Which one stuck out to you?

  3. Define “apostate”. Give specific reasons why they are so dangerous to the church. How do you think HBC should respond if we see a potential apostate?

  4. Name some ways you can tell someone is “irreverent” (Jude 1:8-10).

  5. What are some ways apostates are self-focused (Jude 1:16)? How have you seen this tendency to be self-focused in your life?

Breakout
Pray for one another.