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11/ 8/18 I. The man . The Apostle Judas Iscariot A. His proper name Judas, was a common name. Benedict Arnald was a great military soldier, but he is 1. The name Judas is the Greek form of the not remembered for this, he is known as a treacherous Hebrew Judah, which was one of the sons of traitor who attempted to sell out West Point to the Jacob. Gen. 29:35 British. a. One of the other apostles was named * So Judas Iscariot is known by all, as a betrayer and Judas and John distinguishes him from traitor to and without doubt as Benedict Arnold, Judas Iscariot. Jn. 14:22 he probably had great potential. b. The brother of our Lord. Matt. 13;55, Mk. 6:3 Remember the context of Matthew ten, is the sending c. The , a Jewish leader out of the twelve to the lost sheep of the house of who with a Pharisee named Zadok, Israel, to preach, heal and cast out demons ad Judas promoted a rebellion against Roman was one of these. Matt. 10:2-4 authority. :37 1. Jesus depended on these men to reach the world d. Judas Barsabas, a delegate from the with the and there would be none to take their church in Jerusalem to the Gentiles place. Christians of to deliver the letter 2. They were to be the foundation of the church and of the church council, regarding their the one’s responsible for the church to the present acceptance by faith. :40-41 day, for we are the recipients of their obedience! 2. The name is derived from the verb “to 3. Judas stands out and apart from the other eleven praise”. apostles, he is the epitome of evil, second to as a. By implication, one who is the subject of they both betrayed the trust of their God and Creator. praise. b. By a strange paradox Judas is anything The life of Judas will unfold for us by looking at him but one to be praised. from three vantage points. c. By his treacherous deed of betraying I. The man Judas Iscariot. , his name has become II. The apostle Judas Iscariot. synonymous with shame and the most III. The betrayer Judas Iscariot. heinous sin of treacherous betrayal.. 3 4

d. By this sinful association, no one names 4. His father, like any other, had great their son Judas, not even the pagans. expectations for his son. e. By comparison to others named Judas, 5. His father could of never imagined the his name appears more than any other, horrible deed that his son would commit, twenty-two times in the . against the Son of God. 6. His father would be crushed for the deed, B. His person is identified with a geographical the ruin and lostness of his son, all his life. location. 7. His father would have to bear the reproach, 1. The word Iscariot is equivalent to “ish- along with the rest of the family for what Keioth”, which means “man of Kerioth. Judas had done. 2. The town is identified in the South of , 8. His father who was used to hearing people about 23 miles south of Jerusalem, seven address Judas as “the son of Simon” would miles from Hebron is Kerioth Josh. 15:25 live to hear his son Judas called “the son of a. Judas was the only and apostle perdition”, by the very words of our Lord. that was not a Galilian. 1) While I was with them in the world, I b. Judas was of Judea, the place that kept them in Your name. Those whom considered themselves superior to the You gave Me I have kept; and none of northern Jews. them is lost except the , c. Remember the young girls said to Peter, that the Scripture might be fulfilled. Jn. “Your speech betrays you”. 17:12 d. The heart of superiority is pride, which 2) The Antichrist is the only other one called without doubt was the heart of Judas’s “son of perdition”. 2Thess. 2:3 problem. Illustration C. His paternal line is by his father. A pious church member, who thought himself 1. His father is called the son of Simon. Jn. to be a great Christian visited the Junior Department 6:71; 13:26 of the Sunday School. The Superintendent asked him 2. His father probably was a devout Jew. to say a few words to the boys and girls. He stood 3. His father without any doubt did all he could pompously before them, and asked, “Why do you off for his son Judas Iscariot. think people call me a Christians?” 5 6

There was an embarrassing silence, then a small abundantly I love you, the less loved.” 2Cor. voice from the back of the room said, “Because they 12:14-15 don’t know you”. #4995 4. The principle of sowing and reaping is guaranteed as a certain, be it to the unbeliever or the believer. Application * “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for 1. How interesting that God has created every person whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he in His own image and after His own likeness, with the who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, potential bringing praise to God, but each person by but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap their own choice chooses to seek out greatness for everlasting life.” Gal. 6:7-8 themselves, which often leads to their demise or the greatness of God’s, which leads to blessedness. This was the man, Judas Iscariot! * This is a constant warning throughout the Scriptures to the believer, reminding him or her that it comes II. The apostle Judas Iscariot. from the Lord. Ps. 75:6-7 2. Each person like Judas has been raised in a A. Judas is listed as one of the twelve apostles of particular moral, ethical and cultural environment Jesus. developing their world view, either godly or ungodly, 1. He is one of the four, in the last group of but the new birth can alters our would view. four. Matt. 10:4; Mk. 3:19; Lk. 6:16 * That is why warned the Corinthians a. Each group having a leader, the first in not to compare themselves among themselves and by the list. themselves, lest they be unwise. 2Cor. 10:12 b. Each group being less intimate in their 3. How unjust it seems at times that good moral and fellowship with Jesus. caring parents, have to live with the shame and tragic c. Each group by design and purpose to consequences of their children, suffering deeply, as serve God’s design in the gospel. Simon the father of Judas. d. Each time Judas appears, he is last on the * Paul tells the Corinthians, “Now for the third time I list. am ready to come to you. And I will not be e. Each time Judas is named, he is qualified burdensome to you; for I do not seek yours, but you. as the one who betrayed Jesus. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, 2. He was chosen after and entire night in but the parents for the children. And I will very gladly prayer. Lk. 6:12 spend and be spent for your souls; though the more 7 8

a. Jesus said, “Did I not choose you twelve 4) The rich young ruler who walked and one of you is a ?” Jn. 6:70 away sorrowful, due to the fact that he b. Judas had to of had by the very nature of had many riches. Jesus choosing him, promise to be a ) The hypocrisy of the and or Peter. Scribes, etc. c. Judas like all the other eleven, I am 6) The lessons on pride versus humility. certain, suffered the reproach of being * All of these had to of convicted identified with Christ, during the three Judas at heart, but not enough for him years of ministry. to repent from his sin! d. Judas like the other eleven was waiting 3. He did not leave Jesus when all left Him. Jn. for the Messiah and was convinced that 6:66-71a-b He had arrived, in the person of Jesus. a. John tells us that, “From that time many 3. He was a partaker of all that the other eleven of His disciples went back and walked apostles experienced. with Him no more.” vs. 66 a. He preached the gospel and saw people b. Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you come to God. also want to go away?” vs. 67 b. He prayed and people were healed. c. But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, c. He cast out demons and people were to whom shall we go? You have the delivered. words of eternal life. Also we have come d. He listened to the same sermons they did. to believe and know that You are the e. He heard the, lessons and Christ, the Son of the living God.” vs. admonishments in the teachings and 68-69 parables. d. Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose 1) The unjust steward who did not you, the twelve, and one of you is a considered his brother. devil?” He spoke of Judas Iscariot, the 2) The invitation to the wedding and the son of Simon. vs. 70-71a-b need of the prescribed garment. e. Judas was attracted to Jesus for what he 3) The lessons of money and greed, that could get from Jesus, his commitment one can not serve God and Mammon. was not of a pure motive.

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B. Judas was chosen by Jesus, knowing he would they weighed out for my wages thirty betray Him. pieces of .” Zech. 11:12 1. Jesus knew the prophesies that had to be 2. Jesus made many statements in view of fulfilled regarding Judas. these . a. David declares, “Even my own familiar a. John by way of commentary tells us that friend in whom I trusted, Who ate my it would be Judas Iscariot, the son of bread, Has lifted up his heel against me.” Simon would betray Jesus, being one of Ps. 41:9 the twelve. Jn. 6:71 * The emphasis is on the closeness and b. Jesus in the upper room said, “Most intimacy of the betrayed with and assuredly, I say to you, one of you shall effective guise! betray Me. Jn. 13:21 b. David again says, “For it is not an enemy c. Jesus in His High Priestly prayer said, who reproaches me; Then I could bear it. “While I was with them in the world, I Nor is it one who hates me who has kept them in Your name. Those whom exalted himself against me; Then I could You gave Me I have kept; and none of hide from him. But it was you, a man my them is lost except the son of perdition, equal, My companion and my that the Scripture might be fulfilled”. Jn. acquaintance. We took sweet counsel 17:12 together, And walked to the house of God in the throng....The words of his C. Judas was not predestined to be lost nor was his mouth were smoother than butter, But free-will ever violated. war was in his heart; His words were 1. The Scriptures needed to be fulfilled and softer than oil, Yet they were drawn they would be, for God can not lie and He swords. Ps. 55:12-14, 21 knows the end from the beginning, this is * David’s life long councilor and friend the divine side. Num. 23:19, Is. 46:10 Ahithophel sided with Absalom a. The outstanding characteristic of God in secretly in his overthrow, a type of the Scriptures, is that He tells us of things Judas Iscariot but prophetic of Judas! before they happen, so when they c. The prophet Zechariah says, “Then I said happen, we know He is God! to them, “If it is agreeable to you, give * God through Isaiah says, “Tell and me my wages; and if not, refrain.” So bring forth your case; Yes, let them 11 12

take counsel together. Who has b. Matthew tells us, “It would of been better declared this from ancient time? Who that man never of been born. Matt. 26:24 has told it from that time? Have not I, * Woe, in the Scriptures means judgment the LORD? And there is no other God to come in the future. besides Me, A just God and a Savior; 4. The beautiful combination of divine and There is none besides Me. Is. 45:21 human is presented and accepted without b. The Scriptures contain Law, history, any question by Peter, pointing out the poetry and prophesy, which comprises prophetic apostleship of Judas to be taken by twenty percent of the Scriptures. Matthias. :22-26 * No other religion or group has a. Peter said, “And in those days Peter prophesy as a chief mark of their faith stood up in the midst of the disciples and able to verify it! (altogether the number of names was 2. The man Judas Iscariot also had a free-will about a hundred and twenty), and said, and God never violated it. “Men and brethren, this Scripture had to a. For if God violated Judas free-will, then be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke God would be unfair and unjust to hold before by the mouth of David concerning Judas responsible for something he was Judas, who became a guide to those who forced to do, let alone punish him! arrested Jesus; for he was numbered with b. Every person has the freedom of choice, us and obtained a part in this ministry.” to obey and be for God or disobey and be :15-17; “Ps. 41:9” against God. b. Peter then quotes the Psalms again, “For c. What is certain is the God never it is written in the book of Psalms: `Let predestined Judas Iscariot to betray his dwelling place be desolate, And let Jesus. no one live in it'; and, `Let another take 3. The man Judas will stand before God for his his office.” Acts 1:20; “Ps. 69:25; 109:8” choice and deed. c. Peter then gives the requirement, a. Jesus said, “But behold, the hand of My “Therefore, of these men who have betrayer is with Me on the table. And accompanied us all the time that the Lord truly the goes as it has been Jesus went in and out among us, determined, but woe to that man by beginning from the baptism of John to whom He is betrayed!” Lk. 22:21-22 that day when He was taken up from us, 13 14

one of these must become a witness with Application us of His resurrection. And they 1. The consistent principal regarding God’s judgment proposed two: called Barsabas, of man is the measure of light a person has received, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. this is clearly seen in the parable of the faithful and And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, evil servant, for to those who much is given, much is who know the hearts of all, show which required of them. Lk. 12:48 of these two You have chosen to take a. Jesus said, “The master of that servant will part in this ministry and apostleship from come on a day when he is not looking for him, which Judas by transgression fell, that he and at an hour when he is not aware, and will might go to his own place”. And they cut him in two and appoint him his portion with cast their lots, and the lot fell on the unbelievers.” vs. 46 Matthias. And he was numbered with the b. “And that servant who knew his master's will, eleven apostles. and did not prepare himself or do according to b. Peter did not think God was unfair or his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.” vs. unjust, nor did he think Judas was 47 innocent of his betrayal, having no c. “But he who did not know, yet committed choice. things deserving of stripes, shall be beaten with few.” vs. 48 Illustration 2. The clear reconciliation of predestination and free- There are certain things we can not do. will, shall be understood to it’s full end only in Sow bad habits and reap good character. eternity, but we should be clear that each of us are Sow jealously and hatred and reap love and completely responsible for our choices before God. friendship. a. chose to live for his flesh. Judges 13- Sow wicked thoughts and reap a clean life. 16 Sow wrong deeds and live righteously. b. Saul chose to rule through his own wisdom. Sow dishonesty and reap integrity. 1Sam. 13-30 Sow deception and reap confidence. c. David chose to believe he could get away with Sow neglect of the Lord’s house and reap strength in his adulterous relation and murder. 2Sam. 11- temptation. 12 Sow disobedience to the Lord and reap blessing. d. Hymenaeus and chose to reject the #5712 faith and suffered shipwreck and Paul delivered 15 16

them over to Satan, that they might not learn to frustrated and attempted to force Jesus to blaspheme. 1Tim. 1:19-20 establish the kingdom by his betrayal, but e. Hymenaeus and Philetus chose to stray this is speculation, contrary to all evidence. concerning the faith and were teaching the 6. Be it what it may, it was wrong and self-will resurrection had taken place already. 2Tim. that would damn him for eternity. 3:17-18 7. Jesus had already made His triumphal entry f. chose to forsake Paul having loved this to Jerusalem and did not established the present world. 2Tim. 4:10 kingdom.

This was the apostle Judas Iscariot ! B. Judas revealed his god without realizing it. Jn. 12:1-7 III. The betrayer Judas Iscariot. 1. The location is at Bethany at the house of Mary, and Lazarus, six days before A. Judas was like the other eleven who wanted to the . vs. 1 be in authority and have prestige in the 2. The occasion was a super for Jesus, Martha kingdom. was serving and Lazarus sat with Jesus. vs. 2 1. They were always discussing who would be 3. Mary took a pound of very costly oil of the greatest in the kingdom. Mk. 9:34; Lk. spikenard and anointed the feet of Jesus and 22:24; Jn. 13:16 wiped them with her hair. vs. 3 2. They were Jews who were looking for the 4. But Judas Iscariot who would betray Jesus kingdom of God to arrive, “the age to said, “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for come”, they had no room or openness about three-hundred denarii and given to the the “church age”. poor?” vs. 4-5 3. They would be patiently molded and * One years wages! transformed into the image of Jesus. a. Without realizing Judas was implying he 4. They would be like wax that is melted under was the most faithful of steward of the the sun but Judas would be clay that would twelve. be hardened by the same sun. b. Without thinking Judas also implied that 5. The reason for Judas betrayal and his Jesus was Himself a bad steward. motivation is not revealed to us, though 5. John in his commentary of the event tells us some have suggested that he became Judas did not say this because he cared for 17 18

the poor, but because he was a thief and had 2. The particulars from the three synoptic the money box: and he used to take what are incriminating. Matt. 26:16; Lk. was put in it. vs. 6 14:11, Lk.22:6 6. Jesus rebuked Judas by commanding that b. Judas went to the chief . they leave Mary alone, for she had done the c. Judas asked them what they were willing deed in preparation for His burial. vs. 7 to give him if he delivered Jesus to them a. Judas had a god, it was money. and they counted out thirty pieces of b. Judas was the treasurer. silver. c. Jesus had warned the twelve that where * Today about ten to twenty dollars their treasure was there would their heart d. Judas from that time sought opportunity be also. Matt. 6:21 to betray Jesus. d. These are the only words of Judas that 3. The particular sign Jesus gave was at the are recorded in the midst of the twelve, celebration of the Passover in the upper revealing his heart! room. Jn. 13:1-2, 21-22, 26-30 1) Don’t confuse this event with the one a. The time is given, “Now before the feast at the house of . Matt. of the Passover, when Jesus knew that 26:6-13; Mk. 14:3-9 His hour had come that He should depart 2) The same objection is given, but Judas from this world to the Father, having is not identified! loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end.” vs. 1 C. Judas made a decision to betray Jesus. b. The stage is set, “And supper being 1. The particular decision was at a point in ended, the devil having already put it into time, in secret and it would be unable to be the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon's son, undone. to betray Him. vs. 2 a. Both Matthew and Mark tell us the first c. Jesus declared that one of them would meeting took place after the anointing at betray him and the disciple looked to the house of Simon the leper. Matt. each other perplexed. vs. 21-22 26:14-16; Mk. 14:10-11 c. Jesus answered, “It is he to whom I shall b. Luke also records this event of betrayal give a piece of bread when I have dipped as Satan entered Judas. Lk 22:4-6 it.” And having dipped the bread, He 19 20

gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of 1) He betrayed the place of secret Simon. vs. 26 fellowship. Jn.. 18:2 d. Now after the piece of bread, Satan 2) He betrayed Jesus to the religious, entered him. Then Jesus said to him, military and political powers. Jn.18:3 "What you do, do quickly." vs. 27 3) He was given an opportunity to not e. But no one at the table knew for what give the sign of his betrayal, the , reason He said this to him. vs. 28 by Jesus coming out to the crowd, f. For some thought, because Judas had the identifying Himself. Jn. 18:4-7 money box, that Jesus had said to him, “Buy those things we need for the feast,” D. Judas was a hypocrite par excellence. or that he should give something to the 1. Jesus declared that one of them would poor. vs. 29 betray Him and all said , “Is it I”, Judas had g. Having received the piece of bread, he to of said that also, knowing he would. Mk. then went out immediately. And it was 14:19 night vs. 30 a. Notice each knew they had the potential 4. The particular sign given to identify Jesus to betray Jesus, “Is it I”! was one of love. Matt. 26:48-49; Mk. b. In Matthew Judas said to Jesus, “, 14:44-45; Lk. 22:47 is it I?” and Jesus said, “You have said a. Luke tells us, “as Jesus was speaking to it”. Matt. 26:25 His disciples about rising up and praying, 2. He was considered a formidable apostle by lest they enter into temptation, Judas the others. came with the multitude, he drew near to 3. He was made the treasury of the group. Jesus and gave Him a kiss.” Lk. 22:47 4. He had a different agenda for the kingdom, * The word for kiss means repeatedly personal prosperity and power and he would kissed Him. not be moved. b. Jesus said to Judas, “Judas are you 5. He consistently and progressively hardened betraying Me with a kiss?” Lk. 22:48 his heart to the will and plan of God. * The sin of Judas was sin against love! 6. He was not suspected by the others, at all. c. John tells us in detail about his sin of 7. Judas yielded to the conformation of the betrayal. Jn. 18:1-7 world, while the other eleven yielded to the Lord’s transformation. 21 22

* The same sun the melts the wax, hardens b. The Lord washed his feet and looked into the clay! his eyes. c. The Lord said the one He gave the sop to E. Judas knew the magnitude of his crime by the would betray Him. taking of his own life. d. The Lord told Judas, “What you do, do 1. He had remorse, rather than conviction. quickly”. Matt. 27:1-10 e. The Lord said, “Do you betray Me with a a. Judas seeing he was condemned for kiss”, the last opportunity! betraying innocent blood, he attempted to * He damned his own soul for eternity, return the and they rather than delight in the Eternal One, told him, “What is that to us? You see to going to his own place. it!” vs. 1-4 b. Judas threw the money in the temple and Illustration departed to hang himself. vs. 5 Sow a thought, reap a deed. * Acts gives the details of how the rope Sow a deed, reap a habit. broke and he fell to his death, bursting Sow a habit, reap a character. open! Acts 1:16-18 Sow a character, reap a destiny. c. The chief priest took the silver pieces and said, “It is not lawful to put them into the Application treasury, because they are the price of 1. Every person starts off with great potential in the blood.” vs. 6 Lord if they will cultivate it properly and consistently. d. They consulted together and bought a a. By yielding to the will of God. Rom. 12:1-2 potter’s field to bury strangers, fulfilling b. By obeying the truth of God’s word. Heb. 5:9 the of Zechariah. vs. 7-10, c. By walking in the Spirit. Eph. 5:18 Zech. 11:12-14 2. Every person has a sin nature that is bent on sin and 2. He went to man rather than God yet Jesus sin is not static but progressive. gave him many opportunities to repent. a. If sin is not checked, it will grow. a. The Lord rebuked him for his hypocrisy * “Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal as he objected to the waste of the oil, body, that you should obey it in its lusts.” loving money. Rom. 6:12 23 24

b. If sin is not turned from, it will callous 1) Judas are not in the world but in the church! conscience and heart. 2) “A man who isolates himself seeks his own * Paul told Timothy, “Speaking lies in desire; He rages against all wise judgment.” hypocrisy, having their own conscience Prov. 18:1 seared with a hot iron”. 1Tim. 4:2 c. If sin is not reckoned dead, it will destroy a This was the betrayer, Judas Iscariot! person’s life. Gal. 5:16-17 * “He who is often rebuked, and hardens his Conclusion neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that Judas life has been unfolded before us from these without remedy.” Prov. 29:1 three vantage points. 3. Every person chooses to play the hypocrite or the I. The man Judas Iscariot! example of Christ. II. The apostle Judas Iscariot! a. If you choose to be a hypocrite in the midst of III. The betrayer Judas Iscariot! God’s people, you will spend eternity will all the hypocrites. * “So are the paths of all who forget God; And

the hope of the hypocrite shall perish.” Job 8:13 b. If you choose to be an example of Christ, you will spend your life in peace and contentment. * “But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.” Ja. 1:25 4. Every person can be a type of Judas. a. Throwing away lost opportunity. b. Ignoring and wasting high privilege. c. Living for the love of money, even selling the Son of Man. d. Abusing the patience of God.