Quiet Time Notes
Notes from my daily Quiet Times with GodCross of Christ - Kansas City (part I)
February 17th, 2011Previous | Next
Purpose: Understand how the Bible explains what Jesus went through before/during and after the cross
Painful betrayal of a friend
Matthew 26:14-30
- Judas had already decided in his heart and actions to betray Jesus. Then he watched for an opportunity to carry out sin.
- Share: A person's heart can be so hard that they no longer fear God - Psalms 36:1-3
- In spite of knowing that Judas was lying and plotting to have him killed, Jesus still loved him.
- The disciples had no clue who it was.
- Jesus' heart and actions never expressed any anger/resentment toward Judas
Matthew 26:31-35
- Peter accepted the words of Jesus until it came time to apply them to his life.
- Share: Peter's prideful refusal to accept Jesus will for his life lead other down the wrong path
Key Phrase: In spite of knowing that Judas was lying and plotting to have him killed, Jesus still loved him
