A Story of Betrayal: Judas

Introduction:
Perhaps there is not a greater; more well known story of betrayal than that of Judas betraying Jesus. The legacy of Jesus will live on in infamy. Acts 2:22-23 tells us that it was according to God’s preordained purpose to see Jesus be delivered into the hands of Israel. This was all part of God’s plan to redeem men from sin. It wasn’t that God could not prevent Christ’s death—it was according to his purpose.

I. Who was Judas?
    A. Know nothing of him before he became an _____________. Mt. 10:4; Mk. 3:19; Lk. 6:16
        1. From town of __________. Literally, Judas, man of Kerioth. Located south of Judea.
        2. Always listed _________ in listing of apostles.
    B. Judas was identified as the _____________ of the 12. Jhn. 12:4-6; 13:29– held the money bag.
    C. John 6:66-70—his betrayal was foretold.
    D. Betrayal carried out in Mt. 26:14-16; Mk. 14:10-11; Lk. 22:3-6

II. A look at his character.
    A. His name is associated with _____________.. Was a corrupt; _________ person.
        1. God often uses people like this carry out His ___________ _______. Rom. 9:17, etc.
    B. He was ____________; _____________ & ______________.
        1. Jhn. 12:3-6—did not care about the ________. Paul warned of people like this—1 Tim. 6:10
    C. A _________________ of the worst type.
        1. Mt. 26:14-16; Mk. 14:43-46—token of his betrayal was a __________.
    D. Lk. 22:47-50—a closer look.
        1. Jesus wanted him to be fully aware that he __________ himself by using sacred act….
        2. Disguised his enmity under a cloak of _________________.
    E. He was a ______________. Mt. 27:1-5
        1. Only sorry after he realized Jesus stood condemned.
        2. 27:3—felt ____________. No sorrow leading to salvation.
        3. A mere fear of the ______________________. 27:5—hanged himself.

III. A few final thoughts & lessons.
    A. God did not ________ him do evil—nor did God __________ him.
        1. John 13:21-27—Jesus ___________ what Judas would do.
        2. John 13:27—prompted by ____________ evil influence.
    B. 13:27—Jesus did not ____________ him from doing wrong.
        1. Jesus did not beg, plead; compromise; or _____________ him to try see him refrain from evil.
        2. Mt. 16:24-26—following Jesus is a ________________ decision!
    C. Each one of us makes the decision to follow or turn away.
    D. Each one of us makes the decision to _________ or _______________.

Conclusion:
    A. Jhn. 3:16; Mt. 20:28—There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus!
    B. He willingly offered Himself on our behalf. Have you a relationship w/Him?
    C. Christians: how is it to Jesus when we willfully enter into sin?



A Story of Betrayal: Judas Introduction: Perhaps there is not a greater; more well known story of betrayal than that of Judas betraying Jesus. The legacy of Jesus will live on in infamy. Acts 2:22-23 tells us that it was according to God’s preordained purpose to see Jesus be delivered into the hands of Israel. This was all part of God’s plan to redeem men from sin. It wasn’t that God could not prevent Christ’s death—it was according to his purpose. I. Who was Judas? A. Know nothing of him before he became an _____________. Mt. 10:4; Mk. 3:19; Lk. 6:16 1. From town of __________. Literally, Judas, man of Kerioth. Located south of Judea. 2. Always listed _________ in listing of apostles. B. Judas was identified as the _____________ of the 12. Jhn. 12:4-6; 13:29– held the money bag. C. John 6:66-70—his betrayal was foretold. D. Betrayal carried out in Mt. 26:14-16; Mk. 14:10-11; Lk. 22:3-6 II. A look at his character. A. His name is associated with _____________.. Was a corrupt; _________ person. 1. God often uses people like this carry out His ___________ _______. Rom. 9:17, etc. B. He was ____________; _____________ & ______________. 1. Jhn. 12:3-6—did not care about the ________. Paul warned of people like this—1 Tim. 6:10 C. A _________________ of the worst type. 1. Mt. 26:14-16; Mk. 14:43-46—token of his betrayal was a __________. D. Lk. 22:47-50—a closer look. 1. Jesus wanted him to be fully aware that he __________ himself by using sacred act…. 2. Disguised his enmity under a cloak of _________________. E. He was a ______________. Mt. 27:1-5 1. Only sorry after he realized Jesus stood condemned. 2. 27:3—felt ____________. No sorrow leading to salvation. 3. A mere fear of the ______________________. 27:5—hanged himself. III. A few final thoughts & lessons. A. God did not ________ him do evil—nor did God __________ him. 1. John 13:21-27—Jesus ___________ what Judas would do. 2. John 13:27—prompted by ____________ evil influence. B. 13:27—Jesus did not ____________ him from doing wrong. 1. Jesus did not beg, plead; compromise; or _____________ him to try see him refrain from evil. 2. Mt. 16:24-26—following Jesus is a ________________ decision! C. Each one of us makes the decision to follow or turn away. D. Each one of us makes the decision to _________ or _______________. Conclusion: A. Jhn. 3:16; Mt. 20:28—There’s not a friend like the lowly Jesus! B. He willingly offered Himself on our behalf. Have you a relationship w/Him? C. Christians: how is it to Jesus when we willfully enter into sin?