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8/18 the Apostle Judas Iscariot Benedict Arnald Was a Great Military Soldier, but He Is Not Remembered for This, He Is Known 1 2 11/ 8/18 I. The man Judas Iscariot. 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 Jesus 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 Judas of Galilee, 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. Acts 5:37 1. Jesus depended on these men to reach the world d. Judas Barsabas, a delegate from the with the gospel and there would be none to take their church in Jerusalem to the Gentiles place. Christians of Antioch 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. Acts 15:40-41 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 Satan 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. Christ, 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 New Testament. 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 Judea, 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 disciple 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 son of perdition, 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 I am 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 Paul the apostle 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 devil?” 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 John 5) The hypocrisy of the Pharisees 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.
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