3. The twelve chosen by Christ (John 6:70; Luke 6:12-13) 4. One of them is a devil (John 6:70). 5. A reference to Judas Iscariot (John 6:71)
6. Notes on Judas Iscariot: a. Chosen as one of the twelve apostles (Matthew 10:4; Mark 3:19; Luke 6:16) b. Served as treasurer for the apostles (John 13:29) c. Called a thief because he stole from the "bag" (John 12:4-6) d. Christ referred to him as the betrayer (John 6:64) e. Given two names that point to a ominous connection with the spiritual authority of Satan: (1) He is "a devil" (John 6:70-71); this is either a metaphorical use of the term (as Herod is called "that fox" – Luke 13:32) or else Jesus is identifying him as an evil spirit. (2) The second possibility as "the son of perdition" (John 17:12) which is a title found only in a title for the Antichrist (2Thessalonians 2:3). The Antichrist can rightly be viewed as the devil in the flesh (as Christ is God in the flesh). That these two titles used for Judas makes one wonder as to his identity. f. When the time came for Judas to betray Jesus, the Bible teaches: (1) That the devil put the betrayal into Judas' heart (John 13:1-2) (2) That Satan entered into him (Luke 22:3; John 13:26-27) (3) The question arises: Can Satan enter a devil? Certainly this is true if a devil is an evil spirit. Imitation: the Spirit of God entered Christ. g. Judas betrayed the Son of God: (1) With a kiss (Matthew 26:47-49) (2) As Jesus called him Friend (Matthew 27:50; Psalm 41:9; Psalm 55:13-14) (3) For thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14-16; Zechariah 11:12-13) h. Judas repented himself of his betrayal (Matthew 27:1-10). (1) He confessed to betraying the "innocent blood" (Matthew 27:4). (2) He
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