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17 But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

JUDE 1:17

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18 They said to you, "In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions."

JUDE 1:18

REMEMBER THE

WORDS SPOKEN BEFORE

REMEMBER THE WORDS SPOKEN

BEFORE

• Remember who spoke to them

• Remember what they said.

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1 This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder,

2 PETER 3:1

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2 that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles,

2 PETER 3:2

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3 knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires.

2 PETER 3:3

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19 These are the men who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit.JUDE 1:19

WHAT DO THESESCOFFERS DO?

• They follow their ungodly desires.

• They create divisions.• They follow their natural

instincts• They do not have the Spirit.

5 THINGS JUDE

WANTS US TO DO IN THE LAST

DAYS?

“ “20 But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit;

JUDE 1:20

(1) BUILD YOURSELVES UPIN THE MOST HOLY FAITH

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18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 2 PETER 3:18

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BUILD UP • means spiritual

growth.• personal growth and

responsibility.

MOST HOLY FAITH • means faith once

delivered.

“ “(2) PRAY IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. ACTS 2:42

PRAYER is a necessary

complementto the Word of God.

BY THE WORD OF GODGod speaks to us

BY PRAYERwe speak to God

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The Word of Godis a source of

strength & comfort for us.

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6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

PHILIPPIANS 4:6

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7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

PHILIPPIANS 4:7

Prayer and the Word of God are the two legs upon which our spiritual being

stands; both are needed to be well balanced in our

spiritual growth.THROUGH THE FIRE

WHAT IS MEANT BY PRAYING IN THE

SPIRIT?EPHESIANS 6:18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

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26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. ROMANS 8:26

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14 And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.

1 JOHN 5:14

“ “(3) KEEP YOURSELVES IN THE LOVE OF GOD

21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.

JUDE 1:21

“ “(4) BE MERCIFUL TO THOSE WHO DOUBT

22 And have mercy on those who doubt;

JUDE 1:22

“ “(5) SNATCH OTHERS FROM THE FIRE AND SAVE THEM23 Save others by

snatching them from the fire of hell. Show mercy to others, even though you are afraid that you might be stained by their sinful lives. JUDE 1:23