Jesus Was Rejected, 15

 

~ Jesus Was Betrayed, 2 ~

 

This Series ~ Jesus Christ came to earth to save sinners. He lived a sinless life. He was a truly righteous man. But He was rejected by mankind. He died a cruel, painful death as a penalty for our sins. Those who now accept Him and trust Him for eternal salvation will live forever with Him without any more pains or sadness.

 

Scripture ~ “And while He was still speaking, behold, a multitude; and he who was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them and drew near to Jesus to kiss Him. ⁴⁸ But Jesus said to him, ‘Judas, are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?’

 

⁴⁹ “When those around Him saw what was going to happen, they said to Him, ‘Lord, shall we strike with the sword?’ ⁵⁰ And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

 

⁵¹ “But Jesus answered and said, ‘Permit even this.’ And He touched his ear and healed him.

 

⁵² “Then Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and the elders who had come to Him, ‘Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs? ⁵³ When I was with you daily in the temple, you did not try to seize Me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness’” (Luke 22:47 –53, see also Matthew 26:47–56; Mark 14:43–50; and John 18:2–11).

 

Commentary ~ “Nothing can be a greater affront or grief to the Lord Jesus, than to be betrayed by those who profess to be His followers, and say that they love Him. Many instances there are, of Christ’s being betrayed by those who, under the form of godliness, fight against the power of it. Jesus here gave an illustrious example of His own rule of doing good to those that hate us, as afterwards he did of praying for those that despitefully use us. Corrupt nature warps our conduct to extremes; we should seek for the Lord’s direction before we act in difficult circumstances. Christ was willing to wait for his triumphs till his warfare” (Luke 22:47 –53 MHCCB).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Bible Version: Quotations are from the NKJV unless otherwise noted. Emphasis is added.

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