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John 13:20-32. JUDAS: MISSED IT ALL. INTRODUCTION. What a statement, “he was troubled in his spirit”…John 13:20 What a path to travel…. to the Cross. What a disappointment… opposition from within.. Judas BETRAYED Jesus. JUDAS.
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John 13:20-32 JUDAS: MISSED IT ALL
INTRODUCTION • What a statement, “he was troubled in his spirit”…John 13:20 • What a path to travel…. to the Cross. • What a disappointment… opposition from within.. • Judas BETRAYED Jesus
JUDAS • One of the chosen disciples of Jesus and a resource person too. What a future in His kingdom? • One of those who heard and witnessed many miracles….What a revelation? • One of those who handed him to the enemy. What a sad act of treachery? • Why did Judas do this?
MISUNDERSTOOD • Judas although he was part of them but his interest was more of earthly kingdom. Matt 10:38,39 • Judas had his own plans and agenda…John13:27 • Judas was not a believer……John6:64 • Judas REJECTED the Cross
MISMANAGED • Judas was the money man… • Judas was not genuine in caring for the poor in fact he was a thief. Mark 14:5 • Judas sold Jesus for 30 silver coins..Matt 26:15 • Judas PERSISTED in his own greed.
MISTAKEN CHOICE • Jesus knew what Judas would do…John2:25 6:64 • Judas was exposed to spiritual guidance as other disciples BUT he continued not to yield…John6:70 • Judas remained unmoved to Jesus’ love John 13:5,11,26 • Judas SUBMITTED to evil spirit. John13:2,27
Conclusion • Judas rejected and went into darkness v30 • Judas missed the revelation of the Glory of the Cross. John13:31,32 • Judas felt remorseful and hanged himself. Matt27:5 • Judas MISSED it all