June 2015

Following Jesus 58

I am a follower of Jesus. This means I am one of His disciples who seeks to follow His leading, and obey His biblical teachings. This results in me, by the Holy Spirit, becoming more like Him in my character. Character refers to a person’s thinking, emotions and will which evidence an integrity, strength, uprightness and a strong moral fiber of obedience to God’s Word.
 
I am a follower of Jesus. This means I am one of His disciples who seeks to follow His leading, and obey His biblical teachings. This results in me, by the Holy Spirit, becoming more like Him in my character.

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Following Jesus 57

How are people today like Judas Iscariot? Especially people who claim to be followers of Jesus? I draw your attention to one of the most fearful texts of Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23. The text reads: 
 
How are people today like Judas Iscariot? Especially people who claim to be followers of Jesus? I draw your attention to one of the most fearful texts of Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23. The text reads: 
 
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

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Following Jesus 56

How are people today like Judas Iscariot? Especially people who claim to be followers of Jesus? I draw your attention to one of the most fearful texts of Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23. The text reads: 
 
How are people today like Judas Iscariot? Especially people who claim to be followers of Jesus? I draw your attention to one of the most fearful texts of Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23. The text reads: 
 
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

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Following Jesus 55

How are people today like Judas Iscariot? Especially people who claim to be followers of Jesus? I draw your attention to one of the most fearful texts of Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23. The text reads: 
 
How are people today like Judas Iscariot? Especially people who claim to be followers of Jesus? I draw your attention to one of the most fearful texts of Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23. The text reads: 
 
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.

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Following Jesus 54

Judas’ betrayal of Jesus Christ did not occur during a period of emotional despondency or insanity. As we have already noted, his betrayal was planned and prepared. Matthew 26:15-16; Mark 14:11; Luke 22:1-6. Judas negotiated his betrayal for 30 pieces of silver. Matthew 26:15.
 
Judas’ betrayal of Jesus Christ did not occur during a period of emotional despondency or insanity. As we have already noted, his betrayal was planned and prepared. Matthew 26:15-16; Mark 14:11; Luke 22:1-6. Judas negotiated his betrayal for 30 pieces of silver. Matthew 26:15.
 
Judas would signify who Jesus was with a kiss. Matthew 26:48. See also John 18.
 
Judas ultimately regretted his betrayal. Matthew 27:1-3. However, Judas did not turned from his sin, but rather felt bad or regretted what he had done.

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Following Jesus 53

Jesus knew what kind of man Judas Iscariot was. Immediately following Jesus’ gathering with the disciples’ hours prior to His crucifixion, He prayed. This is referred to as Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer. Is found in John 17. 
 
Jesus knew what kind of man Judas Iscariot was. Immediately following Jesus’ gathering with the disciples’ hours prior to His crucifixion, He prayed. This is referred to as Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer. Is found in John 17. 
 
While praying, Jesus shared this thought to God the Father regarding His disciples. “While I was with them, I kept them in your name, which you have given me. I have guarded them, and not one of them has been lost except the son of destruction, that the Scripture might be fulfilled.

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Following Jesus 52

Jesus knew what kind of man Judas Iscariot was. One of the most complete evaluations of Judas Iscariot by Jesus is found in the beginning chapter (13) of what is referred to as the Upper Room Discourse in the Gospel of John (13-16). 
 
Jesus knew what kind of man Judas Iscariot was. One of the most complete evaluations of Judas Iscariot by Jesus is found in the beginning chapter (13) of what is referred to as the Upper Room Discourse in the Gospel of John (13-16). 
 
The Apostle John records the following narrative. 
 
John 13:1-11. Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.

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Following Jesus 51

Jesus knew what kind of man Judas Iscariot was. Jesus also knew the Old Testament Scriptures which proved pertinent to this discussion.
 
Jesus knew what kind of man Judas Iscariot was. Jesus also knew the Old Testament Scriptures which proved pertinent to this discussion.
 
Psalm 41:9. “A deadly thing is poured out on him; He will not rise again from where he lies.” Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me. But you, O LORD, be gracious to me, and raise me up, that I may repay them!” (Psalm 41:8-10 ESV)
 
Psalm 55:12-21.

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Following Jesus 50

In our study of Following Jesus and the Twelve Disciples, we come to the twelfth disciple: Judas Iscariot. In Googling the Top Ten Traitors in the Annals of History, Judas Iscariot is ranked at #1. 
 
In our study of Following Jesus and the Twelve Disciples, we come to the twelfth disciple: Judas Iscariot. In Googling the Top Ten Traitors in the Annals of History, Judas Iscariot is ranked at #1. 
 
Let me ask this questions, as provocative as it may appear: Are you like Judas Iscariot? Are you a traitor to Jesus Christ? Let us look at some facts about Judas Iscariot.
He is mentioned in Matthew 10:4. He is always mentioned last in any list of the disciples/apostles.

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Following Jesus 49

As we examine the Twelve Disciples of Jesus, we have been examining the third group of four. Following James the Less and Judas Labbaeus Thaddaeus, we continued with the disciple known as Simon the Zealot. In light of these three, how can believers identify with these first century followers of Jesus, especially regarding Jesus’ kingdom?  
 
As we examine the Twelve Disciples of Jesus, we have been examining the third group of four. Following James the Less and Judas Labbaeus Thaddaeus, we continued with the disciple known as Simon the Zealot. In light of these three, how can believers identify with these first century followers of Jesus, especially regarding Jesus’ kingdom?

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