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. Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him. Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. (Matthew 26:47-50)
Judas greets Jesus as Rabbi as he is betraying him. Can we say Jesus is our teacher while betraying his teaching? Bring your need of grace to Him in prayer.
Even though Judas betrays Jesus, Jesus still loved him and washed his feet. Thank God for His grace to us in Christ.
Children:
Have you ever been hurt by a close friend? What did you feel? Jesus knows that feeling also. Take time to thank
Jesus that he knows you and loves you.