"Holy Wednesday" Tagged Content

"Holy Wednesday" Tagged Content

Holy Wednesday: Judas Betrayal of Jesus

Did you know that betrayal often stems from complex motives? Judas Iscariot’s betrayal of Jesus, often seen as a straightforward act, is a complex web of human nature that resonates even today.  The Historical Context of Judas’ Betrayal Judas Iscariot was no outsider. He wasn’t a distant observer of Jesus’ ministry—he was an insider, trusted among the twelve. The Gospel of John tells us that Judas kept the disciples’ money bag (John 12:6), suggesting that he held a position of…