BibleProject Warnings From Ancient Rebellions
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Jan 19, 2026 This discussion dives into Jude's urgent warnings to a morally corrupt church community, using ancient stories of rebellion as poignant illustrations. The hosts explore the rebellion of the spies, the downfall of the 'sons of God,' and the infamous Sodom and Gomorrah. They unpack how Jude's rhetoric mirrors ancient Jewish interpretative techniques, drawing parallels to contemporary issues of authority and morality. Using cosmic language, they reflect on how these biblical patterns resonate with challenges involving power and sexuality in today’s society.
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Scripture As Diagnostic Pattern
- Jude links corrupt church members to three ancient rebellion stories to show a repeating pattern of moral failure.
- This rhetorical technique interprets Scripture as a template for diagnosing present community corruption.
Interpreting Scripture With 'These Are'
- Jude uses the Hebrew Bible's dream-interpretation language 'these are' to shift from story to application.
- Tim links this to Dead Sea Scroll pesharim and shows Jude follows a specific Jewish exegetical method.
Dead Sea Scrolls And Jude's Method
- The Dead Sea Scrolls' pesharim quote scripture then identify contemporary actors as the prophetic referents.
- Jude's letter mirrors that structure, showing shared exegetical culture without implying group membership.
