Judas
Judas
may be best known for a kiss––the kiss by which he betrayed
Jesus, the Son of God, to his enemies. Jesus chose Judas Iscariot as one
of his 12 disciples even though he knew Judas would betray him. The Old
Testament prophesied that there would be a man who would "sell"
Jesus' life for 30 pieces of silver. Judas was that man. He agreed to
hand Jesus over to the chief priests, who were looking for an opportunity
to arrest Jesus and kill him.
Judas betrayed Jesus out of his own greed for money. As the disciples'
treasurer, he also stole from Jesus' moneybags. Judas chose to follow
his own desires instead of following the Savior of the world. Satan (see
Satan) finally filled his heart, and Judas left the last Passover meal
with Jesus (see Passover) to meet the chief priest and soldiers in order
to lead them to the garden where he knew Jesus would be. Judas later realized
his horrible mistake, but instead of turning to God in repentance (see
Repentance), he threw the money back at the priests in regret and went
out and hanged himself.
Judas
Iscariot betrays Jesus Christ.
Matthew 26:14-16, 47-56
Mark 14:43-49
John 18:1-9
Judas' heart is filled by Satan, not by God.
Matthew 27:1-10
Luke 22:1-6, 20-23
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