“Jude 1: Find Solutions to Your Problems from the Scriptures,” New Testament Seminary Student Study Guide (2003)
“Jude 1,” New Testament Student Study Guide
Jude 1
Find Solutions to Your Problems from the Scriptures
President Ezra Taft Benson taught:
“The word of God, as found in the scriptures, in the words of living prophets, and in personal revelation, has the power to fortify the Saints and arm them with the Spirit so they can resist evil, hold fast to the good, and find joy in this life. …
“… When individual members and families immerse themselves in the scriptures regularly and consistently, these other areas of activity will automatically come. Testimonies will increase. Commitment will be strengthened. Families will be fortified. Personal revelation will flow. …
“Success in righteousness, the power to avoid deception and resist temptation, guidance in our daily lives, healing of the soul—these are but a few of the promises the Lord has given to those who will come to His word” (“The Power of the Word,” Ensign, May 1986, 79–82).
Look for how Jude used the scriptures to help the people to whom he wrote.
Studying the Scriptures
Do one of the following activities (A or B) as you study Jude.
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Draw a Picture
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Draw a picture of the items described in Jude 1:12–13.
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Compare what happens to a cloud without water, a fruitless tree, the foam of the wave on the sea, and a wandering star to what will happen to the wicked at the Second Coming. (Use Jude 1:5–7, 11, 14–15 for help.)
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Lessons from History
Jude knew that false teachings can lead people into sin and unhappiness and gave several examples. Examine each of the following cases and explain how those examples are like the images of rainless clouds and barren fruit trees mentioned in Jude 1:12.