Memory Verse – Matthew 6:21-24 – “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”
SERMON NOTES – “Judas: The Slow Drifter – Matthew 26:31-62 ”
NO ONE FALLS ALL AT ONCE – IT IS A DRIFTING AWAY
Hebrews 2:1-3a We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. For since the message spoken through angels was binding, and every violation and disobedience received its just punishment, how shall we escape if we ignore so great a salvation?
THE SUBTLE BEGINNING OF HIS DRIFT – IDOLATRY
John 12:1–8 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the
dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor? It was worth a year’s wages.” He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it. “Leave her alone,” Jesus replied. “It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”
Matthew 6:19-21, 34 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.
HIS HIDDEN LIFE
John 12:6 He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.
THE TURNING POINT
Matthew 26:14-25 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over. On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My appointed time is near. I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.’” So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.When evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the Twelve. And while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.” They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?” Jesus replied, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me. The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, “Surely you don’t mean me, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said so.”
THE KISS OF BETRAYAL
Matthew 26:47–50 While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The one I kiss is the man; arrest him.” Going at once to Jesus, Judas said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him. Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him.
REGRET VS. REPENTANCE
Matthew 27:3–5 When Judas, who had betrayed him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was seized with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders. “I have sinned,” he said, “for I have betrayed innocent blood.” “What is that to us?” they replied. “That’s your responsibility.” So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself.
Hebrews 3: 7-8, 12 So, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear his voice, 8 do not harden your hearts . . . See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.
We invite you to join us each Wednesday at 11:30 AM for Midweek@Minnewashta Chapel Service – A PLACE TO BELONG – Favorite hymns are sung, Prayers & Praises for the people are shared, and Pastor Grant Hill delivers a short message. Communion is served the first Wednesday of each month.
During this Holy Season of Lent. Pastor is taking us through a series of some of the people who encountered Jesus during His final week.
3/11 – “Peter: The Fearful Disciple”
IMPORTANT NOTES: The service for Grant’s dad, Wayne Hill, will be on Friday, March 6 at Excelsior Convenant Church – 19955 Excelsior Blvd – at 11 AM. Visitation 1/2 hour preceding. No obituary is published.
There are items from church (many photos) that are available to take until March 18. After that, anything left will be taken to the dumpster.
Next Meal & Movie – Testament The Story of Moses: This illuminating docudrama series chronicles Moses’ remarkable life as a prince, prophet and more, with insights from theologians and historians.
On March 11 – Part 2 The Prophet – Forced to leave behind his life as a prince in Egypt, Moses finds refuge in Midian. A mysterious encounter compels him to take on a divine mission
Pick up the MARCH PRAYER CALENDAR … it will be available at church on March 4. It was also sent out to Friends/Family as an attachment along with the Announcements.
As we are transitioning out of the building to turn the space over to Branch Church, the landline phone has been disconnected, and we are working remotely. If you have an emergency, please contact Pastor Grant Hill directly.
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March – Bountiful Basket NOTE: From March 1 through April 6, communities across the state will participate in the 45th Annual Minnesota FoodShare March Campaign – donations will be proportionately matched.
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