Clever Free Methodist

I have been preparing study notes for the weekly Bible study on the book of Jude . It is one of the rare books that have no chapters. It is simply twenty-five verses. Although the protestant churches do not use the apocrypha literature and books (like the Roman Catholic Church), we see Jude referring to the writings of The Assumption of Moses.” Tucked away in verse 9 , we read of a reference to Michael the Archangel contending with the Devil over the body of Moses (scholars believe it was Michael, in Deuteronomy 34:1-6, who took care of the body of Moses after he died). The result of this dispute is interesting as the verse says that he did not dare accuse the devil of blasphemy. Michael is leaving the matter with God and putting it in His hands. If one of the greatest and most powerful Angels in God’s Heavenly Kingdom was so careful in what he said, how much more should we as mere mortals watch our words, responses, and conversations? Michael simply responds, “The Lord rebuke you!”