Betrayal

John 13:18-30

1. The Chosen.

• Jesus said, I know those I have chosen. John 13:18
• But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9
• “The Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings – and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” Revelation 17:14

2. Reasons to Believe.

• What happened to Jesus was foretold in scripture. John 13:18
• They are given precise information so that they might believe that Jesus is the One. John 13:19
• Jesus foretells his betrayal. John 13:21

3. Judas’s journey.

• Judas Iscariot was a thief; as keeper of the moneybag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. John 12:6
• The devil had already prompted Judas Iscariot to betray Jesus. John 13:2
• Satan entered into Judas. John 13:27