An Inner Judas?

John 12:1-8 NLT

1 Six days before the Passover celebration began, Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus—the man he had raised from the dead. 

2 A dinner was prepared in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, and Lazarus was among those who ate with him. 

3 Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance. 

4 But Judas Iscariot, the disciple who would soon betray him, said, 

5 “That perfume was worth a year’s wages. It should have been sold and the money given to the poor.” 

6 Not that he cared for the poor—he was a thief, and since he was in charge of the disciples’ money, he often stole some for himself. 

7 Jesus replied, “Leave her alone. She did this in preparation for my burial.

8 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me.”

Three things about Judas:

1. Judas sounds prudent.

Judas was more concerned about saving money than showing love for Jesus. 

John 12:5 NLT

5 “That perfume was worth a year’s wages. It should have been sold and the money given to the poor.”

2. Judas sounds practical.

When Mary looks at Jesus and when Judas looks at Jesus, they are not looking at Jesus the same way.  Mary said He's worth it.  Judas said He isn't.  

John 12:5 NLT

5 “That perfume was worth a year’s wages. It should have been sold and the money given to the poor.”

3. Judas is a thief.

John who wrote this book knew Judas really well.  He called Judas for who he really is, a thief.  

If you don't tithe, you are robbing God (Malachi 3:8).  If you don't give to others, you are robbing yourself.  

John 12:6 NLT

6 Not that he cared for the poor—he was a thief, and since he was in charge of the disciples’ money, he often stole some for himself.

One thing about Jesus:  Do whatever Jesus says. 

You’ll always have an opportunity to do THAT, but you won’t always have an opportunity to do THIS.

If you'll just do what Jesus says, you can impact the world. 

What is the Holy Spirit saying to me through this message?

Tim Ross, speaking at Gateway Church

http://gatewaypeople.com/ministries/life/events/life-giving-a-gateway-series/session/2019/03/02/ignore-your-inner-judas