Living Beyond Betrayal

47 While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48 Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” 49 And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him. 50 Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. 

Main Idea: God Uses Our Enemies to Push us Toward Our Destiny

3 Enemies of the Christian

QUESTION: Why does Betrayal Hurt So Much?

Betrayal Hurts because of the , the , and its .

QUESTION: How Do I Live Beyond Betrayal?

1. Resist the urge to sacrifice your (vv. 52-53)

2. Remain Committed to your (vv. 52-54)

3. Reflect on the sufferings of

Hebrews 12:3 NLT -> Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.

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