Why did Jesus choose Judas?
What as he thinking?
I have come up with three good questions that raise concerns about this choice of Judas by Jesus who should have known better. The sermon will address these three questions.
Why did Jesus choose Judas? Judas didn't fit in. He wasn't like the others. He was negative and critical. He was always asking questions about Jesus' motives and he was continually unhappy with the way things were going. He was different. He didn't fit in.
Why did Jesus choose Judas? Judas didn't do right. Jesus had an issue with embezzlement. He became angry with the money changers in the Temple who were gouging the people with exorbitant prices in the exchange rate. They had made "God's house a den of thieves". Jesus was so upset with the crooked money changers in the Temple that he drove them out of the Temple with a club. Why would he not have been equally upset with Judas who was embezzling money from the disciples. Judas was the treasurer. He was stealing from the group and he got caught when he became critical of Mary Magdalene who put costly oil on Jesus feet. Judas said the oil could have been used to help the poor. He didn't care about the poor. He thought he could sell the oil and cover up his theft.
Why did Jesus choose Judas? It didn't end well. Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss. He signaled the Romans and they arrested Jesus and that led to the trial and the cross. It didn't end well and it was predictable. Jesus chose the wrong disciple when he chose Judas.
It was a mistake. I wonder why he did that? What do you think? If you have some way to explain this write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to share your thoughts click on the box below.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
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