If not Judas, it would have been someone else. Jesus knew it would be Judas. He knew his mission, his purpose, and he still loved Judas because he also knew he was fulfilling the hardest role of all, to betray him, and then took his own life in grief. It had to be. Judas did not know what Jesus knew.
@@stevieboudreau7048 Judas did not die for Jesus; rather, he died because he felt guilty about what he had done. Stephen was the first person to die for Jesus.
Happy to hear this, Brother. Don't even think much anymore about what she did nor didn't do. You probably have sinned against her in her mind...We all need forgiveness so that we can live better.
The only one person i still can't forgive yet is the man in the mirror, which i still despise looking at everytime. Maybe one day i will have all the power to forgive myself.
@@hitsurei Looking in the mirror is a major step. Michael Jackson wrote a big hit on the topic. It was a hit for a big reason. Pray for others every day - your family, your neighbors, your nation, all leaders. You will feel forgiveness come.
I screwed up my marriage, my husband forgave me and still loved me but I walked away anyhow, did the same with the Lord Jesus...I came back to the Lord was forgiven and redeemed. I am sorry for all you have gone through. The Lord does heal our hearts! Peace!
I am an old man who has trouble remembering names--even those who are my relatives. After I stumbled across this website I determined to come up with a mnemonic device to help me remember Brother Brandon's name: I am a new arrival to Texas, so I picture a cowboy chasing a flock of robins with a brandin' iron. As silly as that is, it works! I so appreciate your contribution to my understanding of the gospel of Christ. May His blessings continue to flow to you and through you, Cowboy!.
For me the sad thing about Judas was the despair he experienced after his betrayal 😔 He displayed the fact that he just didn't get the fact that Jesus/God loved him and no matter what would forgive him when he expressed his true sorrow for his actions. Judas was lacking in his trust of the forgiving nature of God. My hope is that at some point before his soul left his body God gave him one last chance to ask for forgiveness.
Imagine Judas on judgement day. The amount of fear and pain he felt honestly would make him wish he was never born. Not knowing what we know, he would have seen: - Betrayed an innocent man, his close friend, and had him tortured to death for money - Not only that, but this man was the son of the God he worships who had come to save humanity - in doing so he ruined gods plan to save humanity, dooming the souls of everyone who ever lived and will ever live to Satan and Sin - and when he faces God in the afterlife, he KNOWS god is capable of doing quite literally ANYTHING to his soul in his fury. The pure, unequivocal terror and sorrow he must have felt. It describes words. The poor man must have believed that god can never forgive him for what he did, and killed himself knowing that not even death can save him from Gods rage. The saddest thing is that the rage never actually came, Jesus and God had forgiven him before he betrayed Jesus, and by returning the gold to try to get Jesus back he had repented for a crime he believed was unforgivable, and ultimately was forgiven, wasn't he? Along with the Romans and Jews and the city of Jerusalem.
I really feel that had he repented like Peter he would have been forgiven. Maybe it was his pride I know the guilt and shame that you feel when you fall back into sin. But the key is to run to Jesus not run away.
@@sandycummings4791 in Matthew 27:3it says, “3 ¶ Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,”. So he did repent but for some reason he still felt so guilty he hung him self.
All the while Jesus was pass around from one king to another...Judas did repent.. took the money back, evidently purchased the land so that people could be buried on... But Judas could not live with what he had done that’s why he hung himself... and then Jesus was hung on the cross for everyone’s San past future present… Guess what Judas is in heaven... thank upon that a while
All the while Jesus was pass around from one king to another...Judas did repent.. took the money back, evidently purchased the land so that people could be buried on... But Judas could not live with what he had done that’s why he hung himself... and then Jesus was hung on the cross for everyone’s San past future present… Guess what Judas is in heaven... thank upon that a while
With all the years that I have taught Old and New Testament whether in 7th or 8th grades or with adult bible study, I have always felt that in the last micros-second of life Judas could have sought forgiveness of the Lord. That's my perspective as a priest and the message of forgiveness taught by Jesus [Lord's Prayer]. I'm now in my 80s and have had some of the finest Scripture teachers.
Might i ask, kind soul, why would you not consider becoming a teacher? We need guidance in our world from an elder that has survived incredible hardship in the past. Perhaps by writing, beginning with just a few sentences, you could become a great spiritual guide in the same light as those whom taught you. Thank you, and God bless all of your days.
As weird as it sounds, I truly do feel terrible for Judas. He was a man who wanted to be righteous, but unfortunately, made a terrible, terrible, mistake. I do not know if it is wrong to pray for Judas's salvation, but I do try from time to time, because our God is a merciful God, he is not evil, wicked, or mean.
Jesus loved Judas. Judas loved Jesus. The others disciples didn't fully understand what Jesus's life meant until much later, neither did Judas. Each took a different path leading up to their understanding. Knowing he hurt Jesus led him to take his own life. He returned the blood money, washed his hands of the betrayal in the presence of the High Priest and was devastated to the point he took his own life. I hope and pray that in those last moments he cried out to God and voiced his shame and regret. If he, in any way, asked for forgiveness, I believe that God would have forgiven him. Jesus looked down from the cross and forgave. I've always wondered if Judas was on his mind at that moment. How could he not have been? Asking for forgiveness and meaning it, and still being so desperate that one could take their life, is still a strong possibility in this life. In other words, he could have been forgiven by God and still so crushed that he couldn't keep on living. I hope I see him in Heaven.
And The Lord actually Honored Judas at the last supper, when He gave him the sop... Mind boggling, humanly speaking. Just recently came across your channel. I love the teachings, and when you break down info on The Chosen that I don't know as being a grafted in gentile. Thank you. Peace and Grace 💗✝️🕊🕎✌
Someone had to betray Jesus...Judas goes to the temple and throws the coins and says he has betrayed an innocent man, Jesus still loved Judas, as you said...I am ashamed of my past sins and transgressions but so very grateful that Jesus has forgiven me and cleansed my soul! Thank you for your lessons!
@@courtneypruiett39 Why? Please don't say victims of suicide aren't in heaven, the church doesn't say that and they are given full Catholic funerals now that they understand mental illness. Back then ignorance made many laws and beliefs.
@@courtneypruiett39 Judus was remorseful not repentance. Judus threw the coins back at the men .Judus should have made it right with Christ and repented
Brandon, I so appreciate the insights and clarity you share about Jesus, Biblical events, etc. It’s helping me deepen my faith and my walk with Jesus. Bless you!🙏✝️❤️
Dear Brother Brandon, I totally agree with Sister Cindi. You are protecting and strengthening the Flock. And you are reminding all of us that even when we sin and fail that CHRIST continues to love, care for, and forgive us --if we profess/confess our sins and truly repent. But, on the contrary, satan would rather that we sink deeper into our guilt and despair, and not have us get up, wipe off the dirt and continue our walk to the glory of our Master. Keep up the Good Work of your Ministry, my Brother!
Judas...seemed....to be sold out for money..30 pieces of silver...but he threw them back...wasnt too sold out for money...was he?! Amen brother,I always was led to understand,,that Judas,taking his own life,was an act of someone who was grieving,for what he did,and what happened..Thank you, awesome info.,and vid
He didn't do it for the money.. the money came with it. So either he knew he had to do it cause Jesus told him and he does he even says go now and do what you must. That's a command..
i am very curios how Dallas Jenkins will show us his interpretation of Judas...since we have seen almost all disciples (Bartholomew is maybe identical to Nathanael, right?) with their personal conflicts and humanity, Judas must be a profound character...I know it sounds incredible, but "the Chosen" IS an INCREDIBLE series.... God bless you, Brandon. Greetings from Germany.
Our Lord went to get Judas from Hell. He was the 1 sheep that represents most of us. The 99 sheeps are saved and the 1 sheep thats astray is special to Christ. This shows the compassion and level of power and Forgiveness and love our Lord has for us. Our God is so amazing he would rather suffer and die for his children. This is our Lord. This is his heart and spirit. Give your spirit and heart to Christ.. because he gave you all of his.. Glory to our Father Jesus Christ our God and Savior. Our Shepherd our Purpose. Isaiah 53 144 153 33
He preached to the spirits of the departed in the good side of Sheol. No where does it say Judas was the 1 sheep gone astray. Is it POSSIBLE? Sure. But you are stating this as fact. You don’t know if Jesus freed him from hell. Not everyone was. Some are still in the other side of Sheol until judgment day.
My pastor is doing a good job. I knew all of those things about Judas. I've forgiven everyone in my life except myself. I've never been able to manage that. Thank you so much for all your videos, I learn (usually!) a lot from them! God bless your ministry!
Saying Judas was an apostle is basically teaching that you can loose your Salvation. Saying judas was a saved is basically Saying you can loose your Salvation. Judas was not a true believer. Judas was called for a different purpose. He wasn't a believer. Judas was called to fulfill prophecy. Judas is known as the Son of perdition. Judas is known as unclean. Judas is known as a devil . Judas is a traitor, and was prophesied to be a traitor. Judas had a chance to believe, but he didn't believe. It is written. ◄ Psalm 41:9 the prophecy New International Version Even my close friend, someone I trusted, one who shared my bread, has turned against me. ◄ Matthew 26:23 ► the prophecy fulfilled New International Version Jesus replied, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. ◄ John 13:18 ► the prophecy fulfilled New International Version “I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But this is to fulfill this passage of Scripture: ‘He who shared my bread has turned against me.’ ◄ John 13:10 ► New International Version Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, (though not every one of you.”) ◄ John 13:11 ► New International Version For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said (not every one was clean.) ◄ John 6:70 ► New International Version Then Jesus replied, (Have I not chosen you), the Twelve? YET ONE OF YOU IS A DEVIL!” ◄ Matthew 26:24 ► New International Version The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him.( But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man!) It would be better for him if he had not been born.” Saying it would have been better if he had never been born , Is like saying he is not going to be in HEAVEN. Or how ever you want to put it. WHEN JUDAS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SHARING THE GOSPEL, CASTING OUT DEMONS, AND HEALING THE SICK. HE WAS GETTING HIS HUSTLE ON.↙️ 14Then one of the Twelve-the one called Judas Iscariot-went to the chief priests 15and asked, “WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO GIVE ME IF I DELIVER HIM OVER TO YOU?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. 16From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over. Yes, I agree that Judas was a disciple of Christ, but so we're many . English Standard Version john 6:64 But there are some of you who do not believe.” (For Jesus knew from the beginning who those were who did not believe, and who it was who would betray him.) English Standard Version JOHN 6:65 And he said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.” English Standard Version JOHN 6:66 After this many of (HIS DISCIPLES) turned back and no longer walked with him. MANY OF HIS DISCIPLES FELL AWAY. A true believer is saved for all eternity. TRUE BELIEVERS DO NOT TURN BACK. N I V, THE FATHER'S HAND. 1 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; NO ONE CAN SNATCH THEM OUT OF MY FATHER’S ’s HAND. KJ V THE SON'S HAND. 2 I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, NEITHER SHALL ANY MAN PLUCK THEM OUT OF MY HAND K J V THE HOLYSPIRIT'S TEMPLE 3 What? know ye not THAT YOUR BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY GHOST WHICH IS IN YOU, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? ( TRIPLE SECURITY, ) ( TRIUNE SECURITY, ) ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED. King James Bible For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. The true believer will truly believe. The one who stops believing never TRULY believed. ACTS 16:29 Then he called for a light, and sprang in, and came trembling, and fell down before Paul and Silas, And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? AND THEY SAID, BELIEVE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, AND THOU SHALT BE SAVED, King James Bible For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: King James Bible Not of works, lest any man should boast. The bible clearly talks about 1.(ENDURANCE ) King James Bible But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. The bible clearly talks about 2.(Continuing to believe) New Living Translation It is this Good News that saves you if you continue to believe the message I told you-unless, of course, you believed something that was never true in the first place. The bible clearly talks about 3.(Perseverance) New International Version You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. CONTINUING TO BELIEVE ENDURANCE, AND PERSEVERANCE. How BY OUR STREGNTH OR BY GOD'S STREGNTH . IF IT IS BY OUR STREGNTH IT IS A WORKS DOCTRINE. IF BY GOD'S STREGNTH IT IS BECAUSE HE IS THE SAVIOR. Yes the TRUE believer will do these THINGS BUT NOT TO STAY SAVED BUT BECAUSE HE IS SAVED THE TRUE BELIEVER IS SECURE IN WHAT CHRIST HAS DONE FOR HIM, THOMAS ALSO GETS SENT OUT TO DO THE WORKS, BUT AFTER THE RESURRECTION HE CLEARLY STATED THAT HE DIDN'T BELIEVE. THOMAS DOUBTED EVER SINCE THE BEGINNING, The only DIFFERENCE IS THOMAS CAME TO THE FAITH, HE BELIEVED. English Standard Version john 17:12 While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.
@@reynaldoperez7285Why did you write all of this below my comment instead of making a comment of your own? None of that has anything to do with what I said.
Saved or not, if God has a purpose for someone, it will be done. Just ask Jonah. Judas had a vital part to play. Jesus had to die on that cross for all of us and Judas had to help get him there. Mankind's only hope for Salvation depended on it. After re-reading this, I clearly overstated the importance of Judus' role. The Crucifixion was going to happen with or without his involvement.
Jonas still made the decision to go back and preach, after God upset his world. God very seldom interferes in our choices, but he can twist our arms until we change our direction. Paul life changed on the road to Damascus, due to Jesus interfering in n his plans. Paul encounter with Jesus made him real, so his mindset was changed to choose to do God' will. God gave us all a free will to be like him, so he doesn't override it, but can make it very unpleasant do to wrong choices. Read Genesis 3&4 on how God served up consequences due to our choices.
Nah ....the crucifixion didn't depend on Judas .....Jesus would have still been crucified regardless ....Judas role was to show betrayal .....nothing more nothing less .
I am from Malaysia. Thank you so much for The Chosen and the extras that help me to understand further. These series of the Chosen are truly inspired by the Holy Spirit. Thank you Dallas. Please stay open to more inspirations from the Holy Spirit. Thank you.
@@driftwood5504 If you look at Job, it says that God did an inspection of His sons. And even though Satan had already been cast out of heaven, he felt a need to show up. There are other passages that point to angels being God's sons. New testament says Jesus is the only BEGOTTEN son. Meaning son of God born of a human woman. Why make that distinction? I'm not Mormon, but I came to the conclusion that it is possible, even though I didn't know others like the Mormons knew about it.
Finally! I always felt sorry for Judas. I would ask my my dad why people hate Judas, he did what he was suppose to do. I was in elementary school and could feel that it didn’t make sense. Thanks for proving my point. (makes ya wonder about the truth to the gospel of Judas in the Dead Sea Scroll, or Nag Hamadi findings.)
Judas wasn't the only bad one, unfortunately. Pontius Pilate, knew all the secrets and hated that a woman was leading the 12. Why? The bible has been rewritten.
@@rebeccamurphy6814 scripture does not say he is in hell. Everyone who has died has entered a sleep and shall be woken on judgment day. Whatever his fate is will be decided by God. I do think he probably will go to heaven, idk it’s scary to think about because we betray God everyday by sinning so we are not much different from Judas
@@Sebastian_Borsa7 I didn't betray Jesus, this was predicted Judas fulfilled the role ,he hung himself, he didn't ask for forgiveness , he gone to hell simple
He's literally called the "son of perdition" by Christ in John 17 and says he was lost. That term is only used for Judas and the antichrist in 2 Thessalonians 2. I'm pretty sure he's in hell.
“And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me. The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.” Matthew 26:23-24
My own parent's had me detained by the cops to be put under suicide supervision in an attempt to stop using drugs. Yes, they lied to the cops. The cops gave my parents my backpack instead of taking it so I wouldn't be charged. They were understanding and said as long as I complied and had no needles in my pockets that may stab them during the body search. I was honest and said no. Even if they had been disrespectful, I truly didn't want anyone to poke themselves with an unknown drug user's needle on a simple call. I hurt so many people during my dark days. However, God knew that wasn't the case and, in Jesus' name, eventually cut the chain that had me locked to heroin. Heroin had locked on my body with a study and pkwerful grip. At 11pm, I called them and said, "I'm out. The police found nothing insinuating I was suicidal. I have forgiven them both for going to such lengths to get me detained; even if jt meant lying to the to police; and it will forever leave a sour taste in mouth. Christ forgave Judas. I don't have the ability the forget. The forgiveness and mercy of Christ is on a level I'll never comprehend. I should be dead; yet, here I am, almost 10 years clean.
Someday you will realize why your parents did this and I hope they're around to thank them when you do finally realize why they did it, it was definitely their hardest moment as well, because as a true parent when you see your kid going through hell, your right there with them, even tho the demons are telling the child otherwise, it sounds like your still on your journey to faith and I pray you find resolution but forgive your parents, that is one of the first steps, healing doesn't happen at once, it takes time so be patient, watch armor of God ; spiritual warfare and you will see how the devil affects everyone and thing we do
Very good message. Interesting discussion. I often wonder about these things. I think the add to my mortal understanding of the depth of the Lord’s love. I stand amazed. No matter where Judas is, the Lord has decided in his perfect judgement. No I or anyone else. That’s a comforting thought for a man like me who is in need of the forgiveness of the Lord.
Consider that Jesus, the night he was betrayed, said: * you are my friends IF you do what I say. John 15:14 * you will remain in me and I in you, IF you continue obeying me. John 15:9-10 John 14:21 He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” 22 Judas (not Iscariot) said to Him, “Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?” 23 Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. 24 He who does not love Me does not keep My words; and the word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me.
However, where does that put those in the military now? Forgive them for they know not what they do. Or are you denying Jesus to the rest of American people?
Judas is the most important follower of jesus. He had the courage to carry out jesus' command to him so that jesus could perform the ultimate miracle to most effectively bring back mans love and respect to God. Sadly, people see this as betrayal. But actually jesus wanted him to do so so the word could come true. He commited suicide because of the pain of the mission jesus told him to do was so intense. Judas loved jesus, out of the 12 he was the one chosen. Not his fault... not 1 of the 12 knew about judas' mission..
Jesus knew Judas would betray Him but did not command Judas to betray Himself. This was not a mission from God Judas had free will and it was not courage that Judas showed, but weakness and sinfulness. Unfortunately Judas gave into temptation and chose to betray Jesus. If Judas chose not to betray Jesus, Jesus would still have died for our sins, just through another means.
My Dad always thought that Judas believed that Jesus would simply obliterate His enemies. He was trying to force His hand. This makes more sense after everything Judas saw that he would betray Jesus. He should have known that Jesus has His own plan and timing and this was not His way. I've often wondered if this is part of the reason the Jewish faith doesn't recognize Jesus as the Messiah. They expected Him to arrive all fire and brimstone.
Jesus also said it would have been better if Judas had not been born. And while Jesus still loved him and Judas regretted his actions, I believe that in the end Satan claimed his soul. Wouldn't it be surprising to find Judas got the ultimate forgiveness and found a place in heaven? Wouldn't that knock the socks off Satan!
This is something I find very confusing about the gospel. Jesus said as you did that it would have been better if Judas had not been born and called him the son of destruction…but without him the crucifixion wouldn’t have happened. So I get confused why Jesus would say that because He had to die for humanity so…yeah confused.
Someone said that Judas may have assumed Jesus would simply get away like he always did before. When he realized what he'd done he tried to give the money back, but it was too late 💔
@@grandmak9013 well, how do you know he didn't use his last breath to repent? Jesus Himself did say that Judas was lost of the 12, though, so it doesn't sound like he did.
yes, often vilified....acting without knowledge - "when he learned that Jesus had been sentenced to death, he was sorry for what he had done. He returned the thirty silver coins to the chief priests " he had a path to forgiveness, but did not understand it
St Peter warned us about people who can't understand the scriptures and come with their own interpretations and twist them all for their own condemnation
Jesus knew Judas since before Judas was born. Judas was the betrayer from the beginning. "Poor is the man who betrays the Son of Man, better for that man not have been born" , this does not sounds like friendship.
Was Jesus not rather the son of God worrying about those betraying the coming son of men? But whatever, it is surely a divine warning unto all betrayers, no promise of a friendly coexistence. 🍷🦍⏳⚡
Thank you for these insights. Really helpful. I listened to John MacArthur and he says after looking into Judas’ story he still can’t understand why he made the terrible choice he did. I feel the same way thank you too for the last point to forgive Judas.
The ninth point is when Judas realizes what he did, his heart was full of reMorse, in so much the very 30 pieces of silver that he betrayed the master with ,he went back to the judgment hall and tossed it down,there was so much anguish in his soul that he couldn't live with himself anymore, could it be we will see Judas in heaven, remember God allowed Judas to be used so as to fulfill scripture which say ,they took the 30 peices of silver the price that was priced for him and cast it in the potter's feild,if lord jesus can forgive the thief on the cross who committed murder, don't you think he will forgive Judas who betrayed him,you have to feel what Judas felt when he realized what he did ,he repented, hoho we will have lots of surprises in heaven, don't you think, God bless,
I would like to think Judas went to heaven after he hung himself, but the Bible says it would be better for him had he not been born, having betrayed the Son of God, so it doesn't sound like he was actually "saved."
@@lorrmurrcoch That could be referring to the anguish Judas felt after he understood what he did and that he had to play the part he did. It really doesn't say one way or another what his afterlife situation is. Personally I do hope he made it because that means there’s hope for literally anyone willing to accept God's Grace.
Being remorseful is not the same as true repentance. Judus tried to make it right by throwing the coins at man.Judus should have went to Christ and ask for forgiveness and repented of his sin.
Judas was the most intelligent of the disciples. He was a close friend and shared council with Jesus. We know this from Jesus in John 13 vs 18 when talking of Judas betrayal quotes Psalm 41 vs 9 where David is talking of Ahithophel's betrayal. Jesus always quotes for a purpose. Ahithophel's council to David was like one directly from God. Ahithophel was a close friend of King David where they walked through the market place together and shared ideas like peers. Thanks Brandon for great videos
Judas Iscariot Judas Iscariot, the twelfth apostle, was chosen by Nathaniel. He was born in Kerioth, a small town in southern Judea. When he was a lad, his parents moved to Jericho, where he lived and had been employed in his father’s various business enterprises until he became interested in the preaching and work of John the Baptist. Judas’s parents were Sadducees, and when their son joined John’s disciples, they disowned him. When Nathaniel met Judas at Tarichea, he was seeking employment with a fish-drying enterprise at the lower end of the Sea of Galilee. He was thirty years of age and unmarried when he joined the apostles. He was probably the best-educated man among the twelve and the only Judean in the Master’s apostolic family. Judas had no outstanding trait of personal strength, though he had many outwardly appearing traits of culture and habits of training. He was a good thinker but not always a truly honest thinker. Judas did not really understand himself; he was not really sincere in dealing with himself. Andrew appointed Judas treasurer of the twelve, a position which he was eminently fitted to hold, and up to the time of the betrayal of his Master he discharged the responsibilities of his office honestly, faithfully, and most efficiently. There was no special trait about Jesus which Judas admired above the generally attractive and exquisitely charming personality of the Master. Judas was never able to rise above his Judean prejudices against his Galilean associates; he would even criticize in his mind many things about Jesus. Him whom eleven of the apostles looked upon as the perfect man, as the “one altogether lovely and the chiefest among ten thousand,” this self-satisfied Judean often dared to criticize in his own heart. He really entertained the notion that Jesus was timid and somewhat afraid to assert his own power and authority. Judas was a good business man. It required tact, ability, and patience, as well as painstaking devotion, to manage the financial affairs of such an idealist as Jesus, to say nothing of wrestling with the helter-skelter business methods of some of his apostles. Judas really was a great executive, a farseeing and able financier. And he was a stickler for organization. None of the twelve ever criticized Judas. As far as they could see, Judas Iscariot was a matchless treasurer, a learned man, a loyal (though sometimes critical) apostle, and in every sense of the word a great success. The apostles loved Judas; he was really one of them. He must have believed in Jesus, but we doubt whether he really loved the Master with a whole heart. The case of Judas illustrates the truthfulness of that saying: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but the end thereof is death.” It is altogether possible to fall victim to the peaceful deception of pleasant adjustment to the paths of sin and death. Be assured that Judas was always financially loyal to his Master and his fellow apostles. Money could never have been the motive for his betrayal of the Master. Judas was an only son of unwise parents. When very young, he was pampered and petted; he was a spoiled child. As he grew up, he had exaggerated ideas about his self-importance. He was a poor loser. He had loose and distorted ideas about fairness; he was given to the indulgence of hate and suspicion. He was an expert at misinterpretation of the words and acts of his friends. All through his life Judas had cultivated the habit of getting even with those whom he fancied had mistreated him. His sense of values and loyalties was defective. To Jesus, Judas was a faith adventure. From the beginning the Master fully understood the weakness of this apostle and well knew the dangers of admitting him to fellowship. But it is the nature of the Sons of God to give every created being a full and equal chance for salvation and survival. Jesus wanted not only the mortals of this world but the onlookers of innumerable other worlds to know that, when doubts exist as to the sincerity and wholeheartedness of a creature’s devotion to the kingdom, it is the invariable practice of the Judges of men fully to receive the doubtful candidate. The door of eternal life is wide open to all; “whosoever will may come”; there are no restrictions or qualifications save the faith of the one who comes. This is just the reason why Jesus permitted Judas to go on to the very end, always doing everything possible to transform and save this weak and confused apostle. But when light is not honestly received and lived up to, it tends to become darkness within the soul. Judas grew intellectually regarding Jesus’ teachings about the kingdom, but he did not make progress in the acquirement of spiritual character as did the other apostles. He failed to make satisfactory personal progress in spiritual experience. Judas became increasingly a brooder over personal disappointment, and finally he became a victim of resentment. His feelings had been many times hurt, and he grew abnormally suspicious of his best friends, even of the Master. Presently he became obsessed with the idea of getting even, anything to avenge himself, yes, even betrayal of his associates and his Master. But these wicked and dangerous ideas did not take definite shape until the day when a grateful woman broke an expensive box of incense at Jesus’ feet. This seemed wasteful to Judas, and when his public protest was so sweepingly disallowed by Jesus right there in the hearing of all, it was too much. That event determined the mobilization of all the accumulated hate, hurt, malice, prejudice, jealousy, and revenge of a lifetime, and he made up his mind to get even with he knew not whom; but he crystallized all the evil of his nature upon the one innocent person in all the sordid drama of his unfortunate life just because Jesus happened to be the chief actor in the episode which marked his passing from the progressive kingdom of light into that self-chosen domain of darkness. The Master many times, both privately and publicly, had warned Judas that he was slipping, but divine warnings are usually useless in dealing with embittered human nature. Jesus did everything possible, consistent with man’s moral freedom, to prevent Judas’s choosing to go the wrong way. The great test finally came. The son of resentment failed; he yielded to the sour and sordid dictates of a proud and vengeful mind of exaggerated self-importance and swiftly plunged on down into confusion, despair, and depravity. Judas then entered into the base and shameful intrigue to betray his Lord and Master and quickly carried the nefarious scheme into effect. During the outworking of his anger-conceived plans of traitorous betrayal, he experienced moments of regret and shame, and in these lucid intervals he faintheartedly conceived, as a defense in his own mind, the idea that Jesus might possibly exert his power and deliver himself at the last moment. When the sordid and sinful business was all over, this renegade mortal, who thought lightly of selling his friend for thirty pieces of silver to satisfy his long-nursed craving for revenge, rushed out and committed the final act in the drama of fleeing from the realities of mortal existence-suicide. The eleven apostles were horrified, stunned. Jesus regarded the betrayer only with pity. The worlds have found it difficult to forgive Judas, and his name has become eschewed throughout a far-flung universe. Ref. The Urantia Book
I think a lot of people miss that Judas' betrayal was part of God's plan. Jesus was meant to die for us in the way he died. Judas played a key role in that.
I read the prophesy of Judas's betrayal a bit different. I read it as both a prophesy and a command. I think Jesus wanted to turn himself into the authorities, chose Judas, and was explaining how Judas should "betray" him. Betray might even be a translation error. I think the apostles though Jesus would only get a mild punishment, while Jesus already knew how events would play out.
Jesus knew that he would become the firstborn of the dead and was sick and tired of all the misunderandings about the Words of God, even among his closest disciples. As he complained to his heavenly father: How long do I have to stay among such a treacherous and hypocritical generation? God let not sacrifice Abraham his son Isaak for good, but God sacrificed his own son for better. 🍷💘
Something to note: since the last supper was a passover seder a tradition would be to dip matzah, lamb, and bitter herbs together. The statement Jesus makes referring to 'whoever dips with me' would have been a confusing statement since they all dipped with him. That is another reason why they all may have questioned themselves. The account does make it clear that Jesus does dip with Judah specifically. Also the culture at the time could have been to dip bread or matzah in many different items like middle eastern and/or Indian cultures do today.
He was chosen by Jesus, Judas had a purpose in order for Jesus to fulfill our Heavenly Father plan. I believe we all have a bit of Judas in us, because it’s the presence of sin that illness that causes all of us to fall short of the kingdom of God. I believe that Judas was forgiven and is with our Heavenly Father today. He took his life out of remorse he was deeply in pain for betraying Jesus. Our god is merciful and he loves us.
"The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born." - Jesus Christ (Mark 14.16)
@@tinkerinjones6604 it’s Mark 14:21 But every disciple betrayed Jesus Christ, because if they had truly believed that he was the son of God they wouldn’t have ran. It wasn’t until Jesus rose and appeared to them that they truly believed Jesus was the Son of God and then they were willing to die for him and do Gods work. I know Judas betrayed Jesus but he felt remorse and we don’t know what he last moments were only Jesus.
@@tinkerinjones6604 correct, I truly understand that. I am just saying we don’t know Judas heart before he took his life. Nothing in the Bible says that. Ultimately we are judged by God for what is in our hear. Which should be love the lord your God with all your heart and soul. Love you neighbor. But thank you for your input I believe one should be able to discuss our biblical understanding without one getting upset. I pareciste your comments greatly
@@jeannettediaz6836 You are, in fact, contradicting the Bible. Jesus told Pilate that the one who betrayed him would receive the greater punishment. Judas killed himself, which is what happens when someone gives Satan complete control over them. You need to stop putting your words above the words of Christ.
Judas was one of the highest disciples. I believe (according to the gospel of judas) was "in on it" with christ. In order for the prophecy to be fulfilled he has to "betray" Christ. The demonization of judas is just a lack of awareness. Father forgive them
The verses about Judas being evil and better off if he had never been born have always confused me. If Judas hadn’t betrayed Jesus, then Jesus wouldn’t have been crucified and resurrected. Someone had to set God’s plan in motion. I have thought that maybe God is the one who led Judas to betray Jesus to complete the plan, but then why is he called a devil and damned? I feel sorry for Judas at what was obviously an agonizing decision that left him desperate and full of guilt. One of many questions I’d like to ask God about……
God didn't Tempt Judas Iscariot, The Bible mentions that God is neither tempted nor tempts others, so what I think happened is that Judas Iscariot was doing it out of evil and out of temptation by the satan, but God alowed these things to happen and even Prophecied about it in The Old Testament because God knew that He could use someones (Judas Iscariots) evil deed, and God could use it to put in a butterfly effect from that that leads to The Crucifixion and Resurrection.
Regarding casting out demons, I must remind you of Matthew 7: 21-23 "“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’" In short, it's no big deal that Judas cast out demons.
Paul calls the Antichrist the 'son of perdition', same expression used by our Lord to call Judas. It means there is a subtil and deep connexion between the Antichrist and Judas... but, as you mentioned it, Judas was an apostle chosen by the Lord himself, who cast out demons, healed people, prey, etc. The Antichrist will not be an atheist or a Muslim, but a true believer, maybe a Jew by birth, like Judas, and obviously a Christian who betray our Lord, in a mysterious way. Judas was a Christian and a demon in disguise, exactly what the Antichrist will be.
Betrayal is the worst sin. It was not a destiny or only way of redemption and dying on cross. We can understand him but never take it for granted or like some "instrument". He was the one who wanted to be an apostol in fact...
Like most others Judas wanted Yeshua/Jesus to be the conquering Jewish king in their lifetime. Judas thought by "turning Him in" Jesus/Yeshua would, in the face of His arrest, rise up. And we see the horror and despair Judas experienced when he realized he had just betrayed his friend and wasn't the hero spurring on the conquering king. This is a lesson showing what happens when we do things our way and not God's way.
The thing that always bothered me about Judas is that he was just following his destiny. Could he have changed what happened? I think not, it was set in motion to play out the way that it did. His role was written as Jesus said it was. Jesus knew what was going to happen and it had to go down exactly as it was meant to. So, if I program my alarm clock to go off at 6am and it does, should I be mad it because it woke me up?
We all have critical choices to make in life, and Judas had his. The Bible says, **God will not allow us to be tempted beyond our ability to resist.** God always provides a way out, but the problem is that we sometimes choose to ignore the 'path of escape', to our own detriment. At the point when Jesus made clear that he was fully aware of the intention of Judas to betray him, and even when he actually identified Judas, it should have deterred Judas from committing his act of treachery. The heart of Judas was most likely hardened, and he was determined to carry out the act of betrayal, which Jesus most likely knew, and why he told Judas to go quickly to do what he was planning to do. Jesus had obviously given up on Judas by this time, and had resolved himself into accepting the fate which had been haunting him for some time earlier (he repeatedly accused the Pharisees of intending to kill him). He even knew that this visit to Jerusalem would be his final journey in life, before a very cruel, and fatal fate. By then, he was leaving it to God the Father, to have the final say in his ultimate destiny, the cross. Jesus has also forgiven all who were against him. All praises to God the Father who has allowed us the chance to return into a personal relationship with himself through his Son Jesus the Christ.
Funny how you used the word programmed. Was he programmed to do what he did? Maybe he was not programmed...but he chose. Every sin I committed in life was from my choosing...not programming. I've ask God for forgiveness for my sins to which I am responsible for.
Five more things you might not know about Judas: 1) Judas didn’t “sell” Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. In order to secure Judas’ testimony that Jesus was “God, manifest in the flesh,” the Sanhedrin paid Judas 30 silver pieces. That’s why… when Judas saw that Jesus was going to be crucified… he gave them the money back and renounced his testimony. 2) Judas was the ONLY disciple willing to stand up and legally testify that Jesus was “God, manifest in flesh.” Deuteronomy 19:15 requires a minimum of TWO witnesses to condemn a person. So, when a second witness could not be found at Jesus’ trial… Jesus finally testified about Himself. Jesus WAS the second witness in His trial. At the same time that Judas was legally testifying to Christ’s divinity, Peter was hiding in the Outer Court, denying that he knew Jesus at all. The ONLY other disciple who was at the trial was the disciple, John. But, he wouldn’t legally testify that Jesus was “God, manifest in flesh.” 3) When he saw that Jesus was going to die on the cross, Judas chose to die with his Lord than live without Him. That’s why he killed himself. Meanwhile, the disciple John went all the way to the cross and watched Jesus die, along with Jesus’ mother. This obviously left an enduring impression on John, as John was the only disciple to never create a church or convert his own following. 4) Incidentally, John (in his gospel) is the only disciple to actually demonize Judas. Read the other three accounts. They have nothing bad to say about Judas. Only John is eaten up with hatred. Only John’s ministry is ineffective. Which explains why, at the end of his life, after a lifetime of uselessness and bitter feelings, John wrote his first epistle, in which he finally admits his sin: “Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. Whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes. “Who is the liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? No one who denies the Son has the Father. Whoever confesses the Son has the Father also. “Whoever does not love abides in death. Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him. “Let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. “We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen. And this commandment we have from him: whoever loves God must also love his brother.” 5) Though it took a lifetime to learn, it was Judas who taught John the most important and most powerful truth found in the gospel.
@Adam H I’ve based my beliefs on a deep study of Scripture, comparing Scripture with Scripture, precept upon precept, here a little, there a little, combined with a little common sense and a whole lot of prayer. I don’t base my beliefs on Catholic tradition. For example, the word translated as “betrayed” is paradidomi. It literally means to “hand over something to someone else.” Paradidomi is not the Greek word for “betrayed.” And yet, it is always mistranslated as “betrayed” with regard to Judas. That would be an example of “reading into” and “adding to” Scripture. For, if Judas betrayed [paradidomi] Jesus, then so did God the Father. For indeed, Romans 8:32 says that “He who did not spare his own Son but gave Him up [paradidomi] for us all.” Do you accept that God betrayed His own Son… or, do you accept that God “handed Him over” to the rulers of Jerusalem in order to be sacrificed for us all? And… if we properly translate paradidomi for God the Father, then we should properly translate paradidomi for Judas, as well. There is not one single verse (at least, in the original Greek) that says Judas “betrayed” Jesus. Scripture universally testifies that Judas “handed Him over” [paradidomi] to the Jewish authorities - Scripture never implies that Judas “betrayed” Him. English translators purposely mistranslate this Greek word [paradidomi] in order to sustain this Catholic tradition. It is a lie. Bible translators have both “read into” and “added to” Scripture… and Christians worldwide have not only accepted the translator’s sin, but have defended it, as well. When I stated that John’s gospel is the only one that excoriates Judas, you cited John 6:70-71 - as if to prove me wrong. But, this was exactly my point. Of the four gospel writers, John was the only one to have a problem with Judas - and, his problem obviously stemmed from hatred. I would love to hear your thoughts on WHY you think John may have hated Judas so much. I offered my thoughts on the matter, based on what I’ve read from Scripture… now let’s hear yours. All I ask is that you don’t attack me personally. Rather, let us reason together in the Spirit of love, and see what blessed truths we can glean from the Word of God. Thanks!!
Couple of things on Judas I’ve noticed. This was before Pentecost, he did not have the baptism of the Holy Ghost and was not sealed. He was deputized for missions and would be the same as Saul or Balaam when performing the aforementioned miracles signs and wonders. Sons of Sceva were also successful to a certain degree at performing deliverance work until they got in over there head. I think Judas got tired of the fight. It’s what is happening with many today. Can you imagine the oppression he felt being that close to Jesus everyday. The familiarity and level of comfort he had with the man everyone was worshiping. I think he took it for granted, and lost his edge. Then, the only difference between him and Peter was he refused to forgive himself. He exalted his betrayal above the forgiveness of Jesus, something none of us get to do. The scripture was fulfilled with the betrayal even down to the amount he sold him out for, correct me if I’m wrong however, no where was it written until post-mortem that he was dammed. 🤷♂️
The "good thief" was promised to be in paradise with Jesus on the very day of the crucifixion, a day that occurred before the Pentecost. How is that explained?
@@Perririri Good question. I was only referencing the “dunamis” power of the Holy Spirit. That was something only specific individuals like prophets, and Judges operated in when the power of the Holy Ghost would come upon them. Think of the Old Testament when Saul was told to go to such and such place, and wait for the Spirit of the Lord to start prophesying.👉“Then the Spirit of the Lord will come upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man.” I Samuel 10:6 NKJV (He did not have this all of the time) This is something completely different than salvation which is what the thief on the cross received and Old Testament believers found in Abraham’s bosom also received. We will see many of the Old Testament believers (Jews) in heaven that were under the old covenant. The baptism of the Holy Spirit, only after the day of Pentecost, did a believer receive the seal of the Holy Spirit and only when they were specifically baptized in the Holy Spirit. There are several different types of baptisms and I would encourage you to seek it out on your walk with the Lord (“But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.” I Corinthians 12:31 NKJV). We are to covet the good gifts of God and earnestly seek them out. Going to heaven is not the full inheritance God has planned for you or any believer. That’s just the beginning. He wants us to continue to grow, and we’re going to for the rest of eternity, God willing! I hope this helps… God bless
@@Perririri Go read 1 Corinthians 12 If your church is not operating in those things, ask yourself why? Healthy Churches following God should be doing these things all the time. God bless
I’m a little confused..doesn’t Jesus refer to him as the son of destruction? “ While I was with them, I was keeping them in Your name, which You have given Me; and I guarded them, and not one of them perished except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.”?
Forgiveness is as much for the forgiver as for the forgiven. It does NOT mean that one goes back into association with wrongdoers. It's a way of moving PAST them and trying to not let the harm done affect you.
Forgiveness is the knowledge and confidence that knows and believes that God will judge all things justly and let every single one reap what he has sown, but as well the knowledge that there are sins and sinners who will not find forgiveness. Forgiveness is the attitude of the sons and daughters of God as they know their own imperfections without worrying for the coming day of the Kingdom of the Spirit of God. 🍷✌️🔥
"The Son of Man goes as it is written of him. But woe unto the man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It were better for him if a millstone had been tied around his neck and he were cast into the depths of the sea". Judas was a reprobate. He's not forgiven. He partook in a ministry and he handed the son of God over to the torturers. Let his house become desolate. His oversight be given to another.
What he misses here is that Judas did not repent and took his own life, even the field he died in was cursed. Jesus also told us that ‘it would be better if he had not been born’ Judas did not turn back to Jesus. He ran from him. He ran away from Salvation and allowed guilt and shame to destroy him. Peter denied Jesus but turned back to him and repented We are overcomers through Christ. We are to stand firm. I think this is a false teaching, this is hyper grace. Jesus is always our friend but we have the responsibility to take it to him. We are to strengthen ourselves in the Lord not the other way round.
It’s my very humble opinion that we can never know exactly when Jesus knew that Judas would be the one to betray Him, or even if a disciple would. Obviously He knew His ultimate fate and accepted it. But to think God would create someone for the sole purpose of causing that person to become evil doesn’t jive with free will. It’s like saying God created Lucifer so there would be evil in the world. I think it’s likely that Jesus, who was man but limited his divinity while on earth, probably knew most things but wouldn’t choose someone He knew would be damned forever. Judas had free will and chose to betray Jesus. It could’ve been anyone who did that horrible act. That it was a close friend made it that much worse. But Rome/Caphais would’ve found Jesus somehow. Judas clearly fell to temptation early and stole. He regretted his betrayal (from what we know of his trying to return the money) and was so horrified he killed himself. Those are all actions of someone with free will. Maybe he was tempted by Satan (likely), but I just don’t think Jesus knew the day He asked him to follow Him that this guy was going to betray him in the worst way. Jesus probably suspected it, but hoped to save him. I’m sure He knew a good while before the betrayal, but went along since ultimately it fulfilled the prophecy and Judas had already been sinning. Or I could be completely wrong and Jesus knew everything and had a plan. I guess we will have to wait to find out. I do believe Satan tempted Judas and he gave in. That’s no excuse. That’s how evil works.
Judas reminds me of the boss's underlings who think that they know what the boss wants without asking the boss. Some call this being proactive, but it often leads to misjudgments and poor decisions. The story of the woman who anointed Jesus's feet with expensive perfume is a case where Judas rebukes the woman instead of asking Jesus for enlightenment about why the woman was doing what she did. Judas in that scene was usurping Jesus' authority in that moment and Jesus gently reprimands Judas with his answer. The Gospels never give us a reason why Judas betrayed Jesus. Suppose the reason didn't matter and using his betrayal as something forewarned by prophets is an easy scapegoat for the writers at that time. But what damns Judas the most was that he committed suicide. By committing suicide, Judas ASSUMED that God would not forgive him and that trait of him thinking that he knew what was in the "Boss's" mind is what we see in Judas in the events leading up to Jesus' death and that leads to his downfall. Judas presumes that Jesus and God would not forgive him instead of asking for forgiveness. No one likes a traitor, but Jesus's mission was all about forgiveness. Peter betrayed Jesus too by denying him 3 times, but unlike Judas, Peter repents and asks Jesus for forgiveness and that is why Peter became the "Rock" of Jesus's church.
This is a topic that troubles me. Mark 14:21 says "The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born." So due to Jesus love and that Judas was chosen to commit this act, was he condemned to Hell or was in included in Jesus's "Forgive them, they know not what they do." ?
