Greg Laurie: A New Beginning Jesus & The Pretender | From Betrayal to the Cross
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Sep 2, 2025 Explore the dramatic events leading to Jesus' crucifixion, ignited by Judas' betrayal. Delve into Judas' hypocrisy while he pretended to be a loyal apostle. Experience the intensity of Jesus' agony in Gethsemane, marked by His profound prayer and the weight of humanity's sin. Witness the chaos of His arrest and the poignant moment when He boldly declares 'I am.' Reflect on the difference between remorse and true repentance, culminating in an invitation to embrace Christ and find salvation.
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Pretending Versus Believing
- Judas Iscariot acted as an actor pretending to be an apostle while secretly opposing Jesus.
- Greg Laurie highlights hypocrisy as playing a role rather than occasional failure.
Gethsemane's Reluctant Submission
- In Gethsemane Jesus agonized and prayed three times, submitting to the Father's will.
- Laurie emphasizes Jesus' willingness despite intense anguish and foreknowledge of suffering.
Foreknowledge Of The Cross
- Jesus knew the full scope of coming physical torture and spiritual burden before the cross.
- Laurie says the worst was bearing humanity's 'stinking, rotten sin' poured on the Holy Son of God.
