Luke tells us that Jesus called Judas to be one of his disciples and then, quote, gave them power and authority over all demons. And he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. So he was a mouthpiece, but he also had his own eyes and ears too. His shock is what Bob, you were saying, I mean, it's Luke nine.
From disciple to betrayer, Judas Iscariot is a figure with whom not many would choose to associate. It’s hard to imagine how someone could walk with Jesus and yet betray him. So why would Christ choose someone like Judas? Are we all just like him in more ways than we realize? In this episode of White Horse Inn, hosts Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Bob Hiller, and Walter Strickland discuss what we can learn from the story of Judas Iscariot and his kiss of betrayal.