Jude calls his readers to remember the future that is promised. God tells us that those who do not know Jesus will mock God and follow their natural desires (v. 17–18). Jude instructs Christians to persevere by building up fellow Christians in faith, prayer, love and mercy. When we face hard times, we might wonder, where is God? Jude, though, tells us to be patient and to wait for the Lord. This waiting is not in vain because believers are assured that Jesus is coming back. Finally, Jude calls Christians to show mercy to people who doubt God and don’t have faith. As Christians, we are called to reach people with the Gospel.

• What does suffering and pain look like in your school?
• How are you reaching people who do not believe in Jesus?