(Mark 14:42-46)

I. Judas, who betrayed Him

A. One of the 12 apostles, chosen by Jesus Himself (3:14-19)
B. Fulfillment of prophecy (Psalm 41:9)
C. Proximity to Jesus is no guarantee of fidelity to Jesus (cf. Revelation 2:4-5, 14-16, 20; 3:1-3, 15-16)

II. One of Judas’ weaknesses was a love for money

A. A thief who stole from the money box (John 12:4-6)
B. His price for betrayal was 30 pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14-16); fulfillment of prophecy (Zechariah 11:12)
C. Money is often still a problem among the Lord’s people (Mark 4:19; 1 Timothy 6:9-10; Revelation 3:16-17)

III. The remorse of Judas

A. He did not anticipate the consequences (Matthew 27:3-4)
1. We, too, may think we are doing the “right thing” in a given situation (Matthew 7:21-23)
2. We must have the authority of God behind our actions and humbly submit to Him (Col. 3:17; Eccl. 5:1-2)

B. He did not respond to his remorse appropriately (Matt.27:5; cf. 2 Corinthians 7:9-10; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11)