6. JUDAS' BETRAYAL
Read Matthew 26:24-16; Mark 14:10&11;
Luke 22:1-6, 21&23; John 13:18-30, John 18:1-14
Judas Iscariot was a hero in his hometown of Jerioth, near Judea. He and his father were "freedom fighters" They believed Judas would represent them in their great "struggle for independence".
Judas was looking for the Messiah, and like the other disciples he received teaching from Jesus and had a close relationship with Him. He had inspired their trust to be put in control of the "group's treasury".
No one knows when this happened, but Judas stared to "question" Jesus' future as their "King". His fear led him to "backslide". Judas had a double life. He "charmed the religious leaders" and no one suspected his "secret sin", or even thought to "conduct an audit of ministery funds".
"The chief priests amd scribes were seeking how they might put Jesus to death; but they were afraid of the people. Satan entered into Judas.....One of the 12, Judas Iscariot went to the Chief Priests and said: "What are you willing to give me to betray Him to you? From then on, he began looking for a good opportunity to betray Jesus." Luke 22:14, Matthew 26:14-16 (NASV)am
"Since Judas was their treasurer, some thought Jesus was telling him to go out to give food to the poor. Judas left at once to go our into the night." John 13:29&30 (NLT
While Judas had been at the Passover Meal, the Religuous Leaders were planning Jesus' arrest. When Judas left the meal Judas went again to discuss his plan with the Chief Priests. They were glad to give him the money. Judas knew that Jesus would be in the Garden praying, and he said he would take the soldiers to Him.
7. JUDAS' KISS OF BETRAYAL
Read Matthew 26:47-50, Mark 14: 49&50; Luke 22:47&48
Jesus got up from his place of prayer and went to find his disciples who had been sleeping. He knew the time had come for his betrayal and arrest.
"Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners.... Behold the one who betrays me is coming." Matthew 26:35:46 (NASB)
Jesus came with soldiers, Saducees and Caiphas. He came up to Jesus and KISSED HIM!
Jesus asked who they were seeking: "Jesus te Nazarene", the temple guard stepped forward and spoke. Jesus said: "I am He". To Judas he said: "Are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"
Peter struck the guard with a sword, cutting off his ear, but Jesus reached our and healed him.
"Am I leading rebellion that you came with swords and clubs? Everyday I was with you in the Temple and courts and you didn't lay a hand on Me. But this is your hor - when darkness reigns." Luke 22:52b&53 (NIV)
Jesus allowed the soldiers to arrest Him and the disciples scattered!
8. JUDAS KILLS HIMSELF
Read Matthew 27:1-10
Judas was overcome with "remorse". He tried to return to money - the 30 pieces of silver - but they wouldn't accept it. Unable to live with ther guilt of his sin he found a "remote tree, growing over a cliff, and hung himself".
"Judas made a tragic choice to end his life, rather than confess his guilt and receive forgiveness. Judas died as he lived, entangled with sin. Unfortunately, Judas will always be remembered as a traitor - the one whose kiss betrayed Jesus." Charles Swindoll
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"Judas' Death" - "Jesus Christ Superstar", 1971, Andrew Lloyd Weber/Tim Rice, (Composers) Carl Anderson (Performer), TUNEMusical Moments/YouTube
"THE CHOSEN" - "Series 5" , 2025, "Jesus Wants Judas' Heart", You Tube
SWINDOLL, Charles, "Jesus - The Greatest Life of All", 2008, Thomas Nelson
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