Why did Judas do it?

We’re continuing our series “The Last Week” this Sunday with a look at Judas Iscariot. He was handpicked by Jesus to be one of the Twelve.

He was an eyewitness to the ministry and miracles of Jesus.

But he intentionally betrayed his friend and deliberately led Jesus’s murderers to Jesus.

Why?

Why did Judas do it?

We’re continuing our series “The Last Week” this Sunday with a look at Judas Iscariot. He was handpicked by Jesus to be one of the Twelve.

He was an eyewitness to the ministry and miracles of Jesus.

But he intentionally betrayed his friend and deliberately led Jesus’s murderers to Jesus.

Why?

For much of his ministry, Jesus has tried to keep a low profile, avoiding attention and conflict as much as possible.

But in the last week of his life, however, he sets out to deliberately provoke the religious authorities in Jerusalem, and he is never more provocative than when he tells the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, a parable that is equally explosive and offensive.

For much of his ministry, Jesus has tried to keep a low profile, avoiding attention and conflict as much as possible.

But in the last week of his life, however, he sets out to deliberately provoke the religious authorities in Jerusalem, and he is never more provocative than when he tells the Parable of the Wicked Tenants, a parable that is equally explosive and offensive.

On the occasion of the 100th birthday of Highland Park United Methodist Church (Munger's parent congregation), HP senior minister, Rev. Paul Rasmussen, shares a vision for the future.

On the occasion of the 100th birthday of Highland Park United Methodist Church (Munger's parent congregation), HP senior minister, Rev. Paul Rasmussen, shares a vision for the future.

You wouldn’t register for a marathon, buy new shoes, get all the gear, attach your race number to your shirt, and show up on race morning expecting to do well if you hadn’t done any training, and yet that’s exactly what we do when it comes to marriage.

No wonder so many of our marriages fail.

Weddings don’t work. Thank God there is another way….

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13

References: Mitsuo Fuchida

You wouldn’t register for a marathon, buy new shoes, get all the gear, attach your race number to your shirt, and show up on race morning expecting to do well if you hadn’t done any training, and yet that’s exactly what we do when it comes to marriage.

No wonder so many of our marriages fail.

Weddings don’t work. Thank God there is another way….

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13

References: Mitsuo Fuchida

The human body thrives in difficulty and discomfort. Too much comfort, too much food, too much ease makes us weak.

The human souls also needs difficulty and discomfort to thrive.

And this is exactly why the 40 days of Lent matter.

Scripture: Luke 4:1-2

References:

Richard Wurmbrand, "Tortured for Christ"

www.persecution.com

The human body thrives in difficulty and discomfort. Too much comfort, too much food, too much ease makes us weak.

The human souls also needs difficulty and discomfort to thrive.

And this is exactly why the 40 days of Lent matter.

Scripture: Luke 4:1-2

References:

Richard Wurmbrand, "Tortured for Christ"

www.persecution.com