As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him. John 13:27 (NIV) A man opens himself towards the enticements of evil. His eyes fill with the world. He has followed Jesus for some time, but he hasn´t given himself fully to the Lord. He keeps the pocket book held tightly. The teachings of... Continue Reading →
Insistent
But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. Luke 23:23 (NIV) What got into those people that day? How could God-fearing men and women fall into such cruel behavior? How can religious oriented people stoop to abuse and hatred? How many crimes are we reading about of a... Continue Reading →
The One Who Betrays
‘But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table. The Son of Man will go as it has been decreed, but woe to that man who betrays him." Luke 22:21-22 (NIV) Judas, the one called Iscariot, is said to have been entered by Satan. He has walked... Continue Reading →
The Bribe
So the soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been widely circulated among the Jews to this very day. Matthew 28:15 (NIV) It seems almost inconceivable that church leaders, the people who hold the responsibility of caring for the souls of their congregation, would do something so obviously... Continue Reading →
After Betraying Jesus
Saying: ¨I have sinned when I betrayed righteous blood.¨ they said: ¨What is that to us? You must see to that?¨ Matthew 27:4 (Reference Bible) When Judas realized that he they had condemned Jesus to death he felt the weight of his betrayal. It is true that there had been considerable evil flowing through his... Continue Reading →
