John 13.18-30

HOW TO LIVE BETWEEN HIS COMINGS: It’s All About Relationships - John 13-17

“THE PROFILE OF A TRAITOR” John 13:18-30

Relating to One Another: Servanthood (John 13:1-17) 3/31/19 Relating to the Lord Jesus: Loyalty (John 13:18-30)

MAIN IDEA: Whether believer or unbeliever, you can learn valuable lessons from the life of Judas.

Initial Details: o His name: Judas (“Jehovah leads” or “one who is the object of praise”) o His father: Simon (John 6:71; 13:2, 26) o His city: Kerioth (23 miles south of Jerusalem; only non-Galilean, Judean Jew among the apostles)

I. HIS ______: Fulfillment of Personal ______A. ______by Christ from the disciples to be one of the twelve ______(Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16) B. _____ forth by Christ to ______and do miracles (Matt. 10:1-5; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1- 6; cp. Matt. 7:21-23) C. Kept ______Christ even when others turned _____ (John 6:66-71) D. Given repeated ______by Christ to _____ to Him for three years

II. HIS ______: Unfulfillment of Personal ______A. Judas heard Christ begin announcing His _____ and the _____ of following Him (Matt. 16:21-27; 17:22-23; 20:17-28). B. Judas ______from _____ to Mary’s act of worship (John 12:1-9). C. Judas must have been completely disillusioned after the triumphal _____ (John 12:12- 33)—He did not ______Rome and set up His kingdom.

III. HIS ______: Climax of Planned _____ A. Judas went to the religious ______to arrange the ______(Matt. 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:3-6). B. Judas is revealed as the ______(John 13:21-30)—offered his last chance to _____, He instead practiced ______(Matt. 26:25). C. Judas came to the ______with a band of soldiers and ______Him with a kiss (Matt. 26:47-50). D. Christ made them fall ______(John 18:2-9), and then ______them to take Him away to the high priest (John 18:10-14).

IV. HIS ______: Pain of Final ______A. He ______physical _____ (Matt. 27:3-10; Acts 1:16-20). B. He ______his eternal ______(Acts 1:25; John 6:70-71; 17:12).

V. HIS ______: Summary of Key ______(Why did he do it?) A. ____ of _____ (_____) B. ______(______): an excellent _____ C. ______faith in Christ, but not ______salvation D. ____ opportunities

• ______to Christian activity is not same as personal ______with Christ--danger of being so close to Christ and yet so far away. • Profession of _____ without possession of ______does not equal salvation--danger of false profession without true possession. • There is no ______without the _____--danger of following your plan instead of God’s plan. • You ______Christ when you _____ anything as much or more than Him--danger of loving anything more than Jesus Christ. • Feeling ______over sin’s consequences is not having God’s attitude toward your __--danger of substituting regret for repentance. HOW TO LIVE BETWEEN HIS COMINGS: It’s All About Relationships - John 13-17

“THE PROFILE OF A TRAITOR” John 13:18-30

Relating to One Another: Servanthood (John 13:1-17) 3/31/19 Relating to the Lord Jesus: Loyalty (John 13:18-30)

MAIN IDEA: Whether believer or unbeliever, you can learn valuable lessons from the life of Judas.

I. HIS DISCIPLESHIP: Fulfillment of Personal Experiences A. Chosen by Christ from the disciples to be one of the twelve apostles (Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:12-16) B. Sent forth by Christ to preach and do miracles (Matt. 10:1-5; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-6; cp. Matt. 7:21-23) C. Kept following Christ even when others turned back (John 6:66-71) D. Given repeated opportunities by Christ to turn to Him for three years

II. HIS DISILLUSIONMENT: Unfulfillment of Personal Expectations A. Judas heard Christ begin announcing His death and the cost of following Him (Matt. 16:21-27; 17:22-23; 20:17-28). B. Judas reacted from greed to Mary’s act of worship (John 12:1-9). C. Judas must have been completely disillusioned after the triumphal entry (John 12:12- 33)—He did not overthrow Rome and set up His kingdom.

III. HIS DEFECTION: Climax of Planned Exit A. Judas went to the religious leaders to arrange the betrayal (Matt. 26:14-16; Mark 14:10- 11; Luke 22:3-6). B. Judas is revealed as the traitor (John 13:21-30)—offered his last chance to repent, He instead practiced deception (Matt. 26:25). C. Judas came to the garden with a band of soldiers and betrayed Him with a kiss (Matt. 26:47-50). D. Christ made them fall backward (John 18:2-9), and then allowed them to take Him away to the high priest (John 18:10-14).

IV. HIS DOOM: Pain of Final Execution A. He suffered physical death (Matt. 27:3-10; Acts 1:16-20). B. He sealed his eternal destiny (Acts 1:25; John 6:70-71; 17:12).

V. HIS DOWNFALL: Summary of Key Explanations (Why did he do it?) A. Love of money (greed) B. Hypocrisy (deception): an excellent faker C. Professing faith in Christ, but not possessing salvation D. Lost opportunities

• Exposure to Christian activity is not same as personal relationship with Christ--danger of being so close to Christ and yet so far away. • Profession of faith without possession of Christ does not equal salvation--danger of false profession without true possession. • There is no Kingdom without the Cross--danger of following your plan instead of God’s plan. • You devalue Christ when you value anything as much or more than Him--danger of loving anything more than Jesus Christ. • Feeling remorse over sin’s consequences is not having God’s attitude toward your sin--danger of substituting regret for repentance. HOW TO LIVE BETWEEN HIS COMINGS: It’s All About Relationships - John 13-17

“THE PROFILE OF A TRAITOR” John 13:18-30 3/31/19 Relating to One Another: Servanthood (John 13:1-17) Relating to the Lord Jesus: Loyalty (John 13:18-30)

MAIN IDEA: Whether believer or unbeliever, you can learn valuable lessons from the life of Judas.

I. HIS DISCIPLESHIP: Fulfillment of Personal Experiences A. Chosen by Christ from the disciples to be one of the twelve apostles (Mark 3:13- 19; Luke 6:12-16) v Already a disciple—not genuine. . .selfish motives. . .no heart commitment v Choosing Judas not a mistake Ø He prayed all the night before (Luke 6:12). Ø He knew that Judas would betray Him (John 6:70-71). Ø Choosing Judas was part of God’s plan (Psa.41:9; 69:25; 109:8; Jn. 17:12). Ø Judas was still responsible to God for His betrayal (Luke 22:21-22). B. Sent forth by Christ to preach and do miracles (Matt. 10:1-5; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-6; cp. Matt. 7:21-23) v All the twelve were sent forth (Matt. 10:1-5; Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-6). v Apparently all the twelve were effective in performing miracles. v Even false believers can serve and fool others! (Matt. 7:21-23). C. Kept following Christ even when others turned back (John 6:66-71) D. Given repeated opportunities by Christ to turn to Him for three years v He heard Christ’s continual preaching and teaching. v He heard Christ’s announcement (John 6:70). v He was offered the sop at the meal (John 13:26-28).

II. HIS DISILLUSIONMENT: Unfulfillment of Personal Expectations A. Judas heard Christ begin announcing His death and the cost of following Him (Matt. 16:21-27; 17:22-23; 20:17-28). B. Judas reacted from greed to Mary’s act of worship (John 12:1-9). C. Judas must have been completely disillusioned after the triumphal entry (John 12:12-33)—He did not overthrow Rome and set up His kingdom.

III. HIS DEFECTION: Climax of Planned Exit A. Judas went to the religious leaders to arrange the betrayal (Matt. 26:14-16; Mark 14:10-11; Luke 22:3-6). B. Judas is revealed as the traitor (John 13:21-30)—offered his last chance to repent, He instead practiced deception (Matt. 26:25). C. Judas came to the garden with a band of soldiers and betrayed Him with a kiss (Matt. 26:47-50). D. Christ made them fall backward (John 18:2-9), and then allowed them to take Him away to the high priest (John 18:10-14).

IV. HIS DOOM: Pain of Final Execution A. He suffered physical death (Matt. 27:3-10; Acts 1:16-20). v He had regret, but not true repentance (Matt. 27:3-4). v Unable to successfully hang himself, he fell to the rocks beneath (Matt. 27:5-8; Acts 1:18-19). B. He sealed his eternal destiny (Acts 1:25; John 6:70-71; 17:12).

V. HIS DOWNFALL: Summary of Key Explanations A. Love of money (greed) v He was trusted as the treasurer, but was stealing from the treasury (John 12:4-6; 13:29). v He was motivated by profit (Matt. 26:14-16). B. Hypocrisy (deception): an excellent faker v He was involved in ministry (Matt. 10:5-8). v He guarded his tongue (John 12:3-6). v He pretended concern for the poor (John 12:3-8). v He was entrusted with the money by the disciples (John 12:6; 13:29). v He was not even suspected of being the traitor (John 13:21-30). C. Professing faith in Christ, but not possessing salvation D. Lost opportunities