In this sermon, Pastor Scott Worthington preached from Mark 14:10-11. In this passage, we talked about the betrayal of Judas and learned that you can be close to the things of God and not know God. The hard reality is, whether you’re a follower of Jesus or not, we can all be like Judas. We can be part of the crew who follows Jesus and be lost without a relationship with Him, or turn our backs on Him due to disappointment or feeling forgotten by Him. So, what do we do in those moments? Check out this sermon to learn more!
Sermon Notes
The Gospel of Mark The False Follower // Mark 14:10-11
“Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went to the chief priests in order to betray him to them. And when they heard it, they were glad and promised to give him money. And he sought an opportunity to betray him.” Mark 14:10-11
“Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went to the chief priests in order to betray him to them.” Mark 14:10
“While he was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them...” Luke 22:47
“He spoke of Judas the son of Simon Iscariot, for he, one of the twelve, was going to betray him.” John 6:71
“He said this, not because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief, and having charge of the moneybag he used to help himself to what was put into it.” John 12:6
Four Realities: 1. Judas was betraying God “Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went to the chief priests in order to betray him to them.” Mark 14:10
You can be close to the things of God and not know God
“‘Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’” Matthew 7:21-23
“He went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them.” Luke 22:4
You and I can be just like Judas
“…he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:15–16
“But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.” James 1:14-16
Four Realities:
1. Judas was betraying God
2. The religious leaders were blind “And when they heard it, they were glad and promised to give him money. And he sought an opportunity to betray him.” Mark 14:11
Four Realities:
1. Judas was betraying God
2. The Religious Leaders Were Blind
3. The enemy was at work “Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called the Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes were seeking how to put him to death, for they feared the people. Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve.” Luke 22:1-3
“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:16–17
“Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him…” 1 Peter 5:8–9a
“Satan works on the assumption that every person has a price. Often, unfortunately, he is right. Many people are willing to surrender themselves and their principles to whatever god will bring them the greatest short-term profit.” Randy Alcorn
Four Realities:
1. Judas was betraying God
2. The Religious Leaders Were Blind
3. The Enemy Was at Work
4. God was in control
“Divine sovereignty and human responsibility are not mutually exclusive. The Bible teaches both; we should not deny either or weaken one in order to make room for the other.” John Stott
God was… Not absent
Not guilty
Present, heartbroken, and sovereign
Judas was… Not a robot
Not innocent
Present, willful, and sinful
