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Judas

Judas

Judas - A Disciple Becomes a Traitor

•One of “the twelve” (Mark 3:16-21)
•Mk 4:10-11 – given secret of kingdom
•Lk 8:1 – heard Jesus preach
•Lk 9:12 – witnessed miracles
•Mt 10:1 – authority over unclean spirits; heal diseases
•Mt 10:5 – sent out on the “limited commission”
•Jn 12:5-6 – treasurer for the group
 
•No evidence of betrayal at beginning
•Lk 6:16 “Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.”

Lk 22:3 “Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot

Lessons

•It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish
•Mere exposure is not enough
•The reward for betrayal will leave you empty