Nathan Smith - May 24, 2026
Betrayal in the Face of Love
While history is full of infamous traitors—from Ephialtes at Thermopylae to Brutus and Benedict Arnold—no name is more synonymous with betrayal than Judas Iscariot. He spent three years walking alongside perfection, yet ultimately sold Jesus for the price of a lowest slave. In this sermon, we dive into the Upper Room on Thursday evening during the Passover meal. Against the dark backdrop of Judas’s impending treachery stands the blinding light of Jesus Christ’s righteousness, patience, and grace. Even as the ultimate tragedy of history unfolds, we see Jesus repeatedly extending an outstretched arm of patient grace and an opportunity for repentance to the very one who hated Him. Join us as we explore the deep heartache of divine grief, the tragedy of wasted spiritual opportunity, and the comforting mystery of God's sovereign providence—reminding us that what evil plots, God always plans.
Scripture References: John 13:21-30
From Series: "The Gospel According to John"
An expositional look at the book of John.
