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the betrayal of Easter week

  Wednesday of Easter week reminds of us of the time when Judas chose to betray Jesus.  It wasn’t just this day that Judas’ heart turned against Jesus.  He stole often.  He questioned the work of Jesus so many times. Why was it that Judas has such a hard time with the things of God and serving others?  Tough but revealing question.  Let’s examine some verses… Ezekiel 33:21  NLT   So my people come pretending to be sincere and sit before you. They listen to your words, but they have no intention of doing what you say. Their mouths are full of lustful words, and their hearts seek only after money. God knows our hearts even when we are pretending or fooling others.  Remember that Jesus will call Judas out on Thursday for this betrayal.  Before that Judas spoke up about the perfume that one person used to anoint Jesus’ feet. Matthew 15:18  NLT   But the words you speak come from the heart—that’s what defiles you. What we really fee...