THE 12 DISCIPLES: JUDAS ISCARIOT

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) Jesus' faithful disciples were ordinary men who became extraordinary because of Jesus Christ. Despite their confusion and lack of understanding during his lifetime, they became powerful witnesses to his resurrection. Their lives were transformed by God's power. The story of Jesus' disciples does not end with the Gospels. It continues in the book of Acts and many of the letters.

1. Name

a) Judas Iscariot.

2. Occupation

a) Unknown.

3. Outstanding characteristics

a) Treacherous and greedy.

4. Major events in his life

a) Became one of Jesus' disciples; betrayed Jesus; killed himself.

5. What Jesus said about him

a) Called him "a devil"; said Judas would betray Jesus.

6. A key lesson from his life

a) It is not enough to be familiar with Jesus' teachings.

b) Jesus' true followers love and obey him.

7. Selected text references

a) Matthew 26:20-25

b) Luke 22:47-48

c) John 12:4-8

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