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* In studying for this I found out that
the name Judas means "Praise of Lord". There are those
names similar: Jude and Judas
* His surname was "Iscariot". A surname is meant as an
additional name to be distinguished from a Christian name
(see Luke 22: 1-6).
* "Iscariot means "A Man of Murder".
* Judas was the only one of the twelve who was not a
Galilean: Which means from the Northern Palistine.
* Judas acted as the treasurer for the disciples.
(John 12: 4-6 and John 13: 29)
* Interesting to note: The word "betray"
means to deliver up and that is exactly what Judas did.
"He delivered up Jesus", yet it was the Plans/counsel of
God.
(Acts 2: 22,23)
* Judas stands out as one of the most
hated of men, but also the most Mysterious: Why was he
chosen?
* The only answer any can give is found in
Matthew 26: 56
"that the scripture of the prophets might be fulfilled".
[Seven
Thoughts Concerning Judas Iscariot]
1. Judas' crime was predicted
2. Judas' bargain was
foretold
3. Judas became a
devil incarnate by his action
4. Judas is called
the Son of Perdition -
meaning "Hell"
5. Judas betrayed
Jesus with a Kiss
6. Judas was the
receiver of Divine Patience
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* All we can do is marvel at the Love
and Patience of Jesus Christ as He ministered with
Judas for 3 years. He knew all along that this
so-called disciple would betray Him. Yet
even as His enemies came
to take Him, He called
Judas "Friend". |
7. Judas went to his
own place
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(Acts 1:18-20,25)
* I believe Jesus would have shown mercy, but Judas
did not seek it. |
Note: How
tragic, that it is possible to be associated with Jesus,
to hear His words, to witness His wonderful works, yet
refuse Him into our hearts.
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