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Sermon - Jeff Raines - Looking Into the Well [John 12]
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This is the week that we remember Jesus’ passion - Holy Week. Today we’re looking at Judas and the role that he played in the story of this week.
Judas was trusted and considered trustworthy as he was the keeper of the money. How did he come to betray Jesus?
1- Judas betrayed Jesus because he loved money. Does our loyalty have a price? Do we have greed working in our hearts?
2 - Judas betrayed Jesus because he wanted a different kind of Messiah. Isn’t it arrogant to think that our plan is better than God’s plan? To seek power and position rather than seeking first the Kingdom of God? Yet we’re still tempted today.
3 - Judas betrayed Jesus because he gave into temptation and evil. How many of us stumble and fall? All of us sin. But will we stay on the road with Jesus when our pride is wounded and obedience is costly and we’re disappointed?
Peter also betrayed Jesus but Peter believed in the power of Jesus to forgive sins- even his own. Peter’s failure wasn’t the end of the story because Jesus’ death wasn’t the end of the story. When we believe in the power of Jesus’ death on the cross, our sins aren’t the end of our story either. This is why we can cry, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’