11/02/2026
Was Judas Iscariot truly a disciple of Jesus? Was he destined to betray Christ with no possibility of making a different choice, or was his betrayal the result of his own decisions? In this lesson, we examine the biblical account of Judas, the nature of human responsibility, and the important similarities between Judas and Peter.
Through Acts 1, the Gospel accounts, and the restoration of Peter in John 21, we explore what Scripture teaches about discipleship, betrayal, repentance, forgiveness, and the reality of apostasy.
đź“– In This Lesson, We Examine:
Was Judas genuinely one of Jesus' disciples?
What Acts 1:17 teaches about Judas being numbered among the apostles and sharing in their ministry.
Judas's role among the Twelve and his participation in Jesus' ministry.
Did God predestine Judas to betray Jesus, or did Judas make his own choices?
The relationship between divine foreknowledge and human free will.
The similarities between Judas's betrayal and Peter's denial of Jesus.
Why Judas and Peter responded differently after their failures.
Judas's remorse, his death, and the question of forgiveness.
Peter's restoration in John 21 and Jesus' threefold instruction to feed His sheep.
The significance of the charcoal fire (anthrakia) in John 18:18 and John 21:9.
What the story of Judas teaches us about apostasy and the possibility of returning to God
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Was Judas Iscariot truly a disciple of Jesus? Was he destined to be...