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In Jude 14-16 Jude cites one of the most cryptic characters in the Book of Genesis, Enoch, the man who never died! Jude quotes Enoch, but the words are not found in Genesis nor anywhere else in the Bible. Jude is actually quoting from a pseudepigraphical book named 1 Enoch. In this sermon we will take a close look at Enoch, consider the way that biblical authors at times cited non-biblical books as illustrations and how Jude applied these words to the false teachers of our day.
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Matthew tells us that Joseph had an excellent reputation; he was a righteous man. Matthew also tells us that before they “came together”, that Mary was found to be with child. Matthew never reveals how Joseph found out, but he did. At that moment, Joseph had two options. If he divorced Mary publicly and even insisted upon stoning Mary, his reputation would be restored completely. If he went forward with the marriage, he would be implicated in everyone’s eyes. The lesser measure of putting her away quietly would leave his reputation in ongoing suspicion – the stink would remain on him. Joseph’s dream challenged him to prioritize obedience over reputation. Not only would he be regarded as a sinful man who lacked self-control, but he would also be assuming the most overwhelming of all challenges, to raise God’s Son in the context of a rough Galilean town that would have despised his family. In 1 Corinthians 4 Paul speaks of the damaged reputation of the Christian who is viewed as a fool and the scum of the earth by those who see the gospel of Jesus as folly. We too are challenged to prioritize obedience to God over our reputation with the world. What will it cost you to put God first?
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For a young Jewish girl in 1st century Galilee, there were clearly defined roles, a very clear social order. Mary would have got engaged at around 5 years of age. Her father and Joseph’s father would have agreed on a “bride price” and sealed the deal with a wine toast. From that day forward, Mary would have been preparing for her betrothal in her early teens and marriage, 1-2 years later. Her life was scripted to a degree that we can’t easily relate to in our culture. She would have been trained in all the critical tasks a Jewish wife was expected to perform. Mary would have found great “security” as she saw Joseph develop and grow into a solid man of integrity. Mary’s dream would have rocked her world. An unexplained pregnancy was sure to shatter years of plans, hopes and dreams. She was faced with a choice of refusing God’s offer or prioritizing trust in the “otherness” of God’s plan over security in sameness. What do we do when God’s plan shatters our pre-conceived notions of what our life will look like in the future?
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