I do wonder if this theme of money and Judas's life amounts to anything, especially at the end with him throwing the money back. And again, not to moralize Judas in particular, but just understanding that the love of money and how manipulative money can be. Can often be to distract the church from what is actually central and the main mission. That's what Jesus says. It's about me. I didn't come here to solve all of the economic and political and social problems on earth. I came to give my life, not to be served, but to serve and give my life a ransom for many."
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.