Serving... Receiving
John 13 1 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. John 13 1 It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.
John 13 2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God. John 13 2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God. Did Judas have a choice? What can we learn from this story?
What do we know about Judas? Disillusioned with Jesus
What do we know about Judas? Disillusioned with Jesus Prompted by Satan
What do we know about Judas? Disillusioned with Jesus Prompted by Satan Foreseen by Jesus
What do we know about Judas? Disillusioned with Jesus Prompted by Satan Foreseen by Jesus
What do we know about Judas? Disillusioned with Jesus Prompted by Satan Foreseen by Jesus
What do we know about Judas? Disillusioned with Jesus Prompted by Satan Foreseen by Jesus
What do we know about Judas? Disillusioned with Jesus Prompted by Satan Foreseen by Jesus
What do we know about Judas? Disillusioned with Jesus Prompted by Satan Loved by Jesus Foreseen by Jesus
What do we know about Judas? Disillusioned with Jesus Prompted by Satan Loved by Jesus Foreseen by Jesus Unforeseen by disciples
What do we know about Judas? Disillusioned with Jesus Prompted by Satan Loved by Jesus Foreseen by Jesus Unforeseen by disciples Taken over by Satan
What do we know about Judas? Disillusioned with Jesus Prompted by Satan Loved by Jesus Foreseen by Jesus Unforeseen by disciples Full of remorse Taken over by Satan
Did Judas have a choice? Devil... prompted... Satan made Judas betray Jesus? But... Prompting came after disillusionment
Did Judas have a choice? Devil... prompted... Satan made Judas betray Jesus? But... Prompting came after disillusionment Entering came after action
Devil... determined... Did Judas have a choice? Jesus foresaw
Did Judas have a choice? Devil... prompted... Jesus foresaw God made Judas betray Jesus - Scripture predicted
Did Judas have a choice? Devil... determined... Jesus foresaw God made Judas betray Jesus - Scripture predicted But... God’s foreknowledge does not equal his will or plan
Did Judas have a choice? Devil... determined... God... determined Judas ignored Jesus and allowed Satan to influence him
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan “God has let me down” “Not made me as happy as I want” “Not answered my prayer” “Not made the world a better place”
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Preferring... Our perspective to God’s
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Complaint to understanding Preferring... Our perspective to God’s
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Complaint to understanding Resentment to trust Preferring... Our perspective to God’s
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Complaint to understanding Resentment to trust Preferring... Our perspective to God’s Blame to responsibility
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Complaint to understanding Resentment to trust Preferring... Feeling aggrieved to sacrifice Our perspective to God’s Blame to responsibility
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Complaint to understanding Resentment to trust Preferring... Feeling aggrieved to sacrifice “If only” to “what now” Our perspective to God’s Blame to responsibility
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Don’t refuse to listen and so allow Satan control
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Don’t refuse to listen and so allow Satan control Choosing to... Disobey word of God
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Don’t refuse to listen and so allow Satan control Choosing to... Disobey word of God Dismiss consequences
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Don’t refuse to listen and so allow Satan control Act in anger Choosing to... Disobey word of God Dismiss consequences
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Don’t refuse to listen and so allow Satan control Act in anger Refuse to repent Choosing to... Disobey word of God Dismiss consequences
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Don’t refuse to listen and so allow Satan control Act in anger Refuse to repent Choosing to... Disobey word of God Believe God is against us Dismiss consequences
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Don’t refuse to listen and so allow Satan control Act in anger Refuse to repent Choosing to... Disobey word of God Believe God is against us Believe there is no way back Dismiss consequences
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Don’t refuse to listen and so allow Satan control Don’t rebel now and regret later
What can we learn from this story? Don’t allow disillusionment to become entry point for Satan Don’t refuse to listen and so allow Satan control Don’t rebel now and regret later See and hear the love of Jesus
Jonah 2 1 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God.
Jonah 2 1 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry...
Jonah 2 1 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry... 4 I said, ‘I have been banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple... 6 To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But you, LORD my God, brought my life up from the pit. 7 When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, LORD, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple...
Jonah 2 1 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry... 4 I said, ‘I have been banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple... 6 To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But you, LORD my God, brought my life up from the pit. 7 When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, LORD, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple... 9 But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the LORD.’”
Jonah 2 1 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry... 4 I said, ‘I have been banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple... 6 To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But you, LORD my God, brought my life up from the pit. 7 When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, LORD, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple... 9 But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the LORD.’” 10 And the LORD commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land.
Jonah 2 1 From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the LORD his God. 2 He said: “In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry... 4 I said, ‘I have been banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple... 6 To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth beneath barred me in forever. But you, LORD my God, brought my life up from the pit. 7 When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, LORD, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple... 9 But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the LORD.’” 10 And the LORD commanded the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land. Jonah 3 1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: