BETRAYED
Matthew 26:47-56
I. The Traitor 47a
A. His Name
B. His Identity
II. The Troops 47b
A. Great Multitude John 18:3
B. Their Authority
III.
The Treachery 48-50
A. Judas’ Greeting 48-49
B. Jesus Confrontation 50; Luke 22:48
BETRAYED
Matthew 26:47-56
1. Why is betrayal so painful? [Introduction]
2. What was Judas like? How would that intensify the betrayal? [Introduction, first point] 47
3. Who came with Judas? What was the authority behind Judas and the multitude? 47, John 18:3
4. How did Judas chose to identify Jesus? How did he carry it out? Why is this so despicable? 48-49
5. How did Jesus respond to Judas? 50, Luke 22:48