Title: Still Carrying the Cross
Contents
Word: Matthew 26:20-28
What is the text word? It is talking about the end of God's plan of salvation.
1) Fulfillment of the secret agreement between Judas Iscariot and the Jewish leaders (30 pieces of silver)
2) The testimony of Jesus at the Passover Supper
"One of you will sell me"
3) Common reaction of the disciples
"Lord! I am not"
4) The reality of Judas Iscariot was revealed.
5) By speaking about the blood of Jesus Christ through the finances of the Lord's Supper,
He proceeded with "The Passion of the Cross" as it was.
In all circumstances?
For whatever reason? The situation in which the Lord must carry the cross is revealed.
Nevertheless, he did not escape the way of the cross.
** What is Jesus' mission?
Although he was the Son of God, he gave up everything and was in man's salvation and man.
He gave up all his power and authority to restore the image of God.
And only to give one's life to God according to the will of God the Father
All.
** What are the characteristics of Jesus' ministry?
1) It was raising people.
Numerous People < 70 Disciples < 12 Disciples < 3 Important Disciples
character.
2) The prophecy of the Messiah is fulfilled.
Isaiah 61:1
"The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners... ...."
* The disciples are the confirmatory witnesses of the kingdom of God and prophecy through Jesus.
I saw the event with my own eyes.
* Of course, even the religious leaders of the time, the Pharisees, and the scribes
He clearly knew what Jesus was. (For the sake of
did not reveal it)
3) Through Jesus, the disciples changed their status.
ex) from fishermen, from publicans, from zealots, from ordinary people
** How did the disciples react in this situation?
? James and John - Quarrel for position.
? Simon the Serious - Zelot Party (Zelot Party)
? Peter - experienced miracles. (Walking on the windy sea. Of Mt.
witness the incident)
? Judas Iscariot - Inability to control oneself through material greed.
result) - saw. heard. It was at the scene.
as a participant by the ball)
But what's the problem? Not a single thing has changed in their lives.
there was no
[Nevertheless, the Lord still carried the cross]
First, despite the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, he still carried the cross.
1) During the Passover supper, Jesus said, “One of you will betray me.
la" he said.
** One of the beloved disciples of Jesus himself
This declaration of betrayal is indeed an absurd declaration.
“Did the Lord really fail in choosing the disciples?”
** no. The Lord's choices are always without failure.
However, the fullness of the Holy Spirit because human nature was full of sin.
If you are not full of energy and power, you can become Satan's tools.
have.
2) Judas Iscariot was one of the 12 disciples who followed Jesus.
As one of them who is in charge of money?
** He was a person who was wise in counting, and he was in an important position.
The person recognized is Judas Iscariot.
- As the account is bright, the bargain over the life of Jesus is quick.
proceeded
3) Also, that Jesus already knew Judas's attitude.
to be.
** Of course, the rest of the disciples would not have known Judas' plan.
What if I knew the plan? Judas could not be present.
would have been
Maybe Jesus in the end?
In the words of "one of you will betray me," Judas Iscariot
appealed to the heart.
4) But already in the heart of Judas Iscariot?
** Jesus did not exist.
Jesus' message through "those who obtain vessels with me"
should read the
? That the traitor is his dearest friend and disciple
it is thread
A very close person, close enough to share a bowl
Therefore, consider that the meaning of the betrayal of Judas Iscariot is quite significant
are teaching
5) Nevertheless, what is Judas Iscariot's answer?
** "Rabbi! Not me"
“A few hours ago, a man bargaining for Jesus for 30 pieces of silver said, “I am not
Jiyo," he says.
- Is there such a shameless person?
No matter how disciple you are, if you do not have a personal encounter with Jesus,
Can you be blatant at all? see you doing
** If we do not cast off the mask of the life of a hypocrite, eventually we
You will be crucified twice.
“This is how we live in sin.”
- Like a theater actor! A person like Judas Iscariot that changes according to circumstances
Look at how we live our lives.
Second, even if the disciples' true intentions were different, they
you went away
1) What was Jesus' declaration that "one of you will betray me"?
** Not only Judas Iscariot, but also all the disciples are surprised.
it was the word
How big was the impact on the Word?
In the Gospel of John, it is recorded that the disciples looked at one another.
2) Does this mean strictly?
** You can see that 'each one' responded to Jesus' words.
All.
Disciples? As one responds to the words of Jesus,
What kind of reaction did you expect from Jesus?
** You must have expected Jesus' words, "No."
3) In other words, the disciples?
** I wanted to show the true intention of "I am never. It is."
will be
(A sense of superiority in faith, self-righteousness, the heart that I am not a traitor)
However, regarding the protagonist of the constantly raised case
broadly speaking?
No different from Judas Iscariot, "Lord! I am not!"
ask with
** What do we need to understand deeply in this question of the disciples?
is it?
There is a saying in our proverb. "The thief numbs my feet"
They are unwittingly able to harm Jesus even on their own.
It's just acknowledging that you're growing
4) We often live our lives "in our relationships with our closest
There are "experiences of painful, bitter pain."
** What are many people talking about then?
“I didn’t know he would do that to me.”
“He was a very trustworthy person,” he says.
But are people trustworthy? "no"
** What can we feel from the disciples' answers?
“It means that he doesn’t believe himself.
How to express it easily? "They admitted their weakness."
5) What is hidden deep within the hearts of all disciples?
** “I too can be like Judas Iscariot”.
What do we have to admit to ourselves?
Don't try to admit your "completeness" and "perfection".
"Weak being", "Existence capable of betrayal", "Person who can betray
"Ram" means "I".
Third, Jesus still carried the cross.
1) Of the 12 disciples, Judas Iscariot is now gone, and he is with 11 others.
During the Lord's Supper, Jesus taught his disciples his final mission.
begging and begging
** What does "break the rice cake" mean?
It's not just about eating comfortably.
Old Testament Meaning - Symbolizes the painful past of the chosen people of Israel
do.
Meaning of the New Testament Era - You yourself bear the sins of all of us humans
It is to show you who is timid and torn by suffering.
2) Also, 'Take it and eat it'.
** Not simply accepting and eating, but trust and a strong relationship with Jesus.
refers to the restoration of the sanctuary.
'Take and eat' - Jesus' death and the sins it brings
Let us show you the amazing image of love of liberation of the ground and participation in the grace of salvation.
is showing
? Jesus? Even in the midst of the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, he could
It would have been better if he hadn't taken his own.
* Nevertheless, the Lord carried the cross as it was.
The reason is that? There's only one thing: "I love you."
? Have you ever thought about losing a close friend?
Imagine being betrayed by a close friend!
* Nevertheless, I carry all of that person's weakness
can you see the
? The 11 disciples said in the same way, "Lord! It's not me."
mean?
* After all, the weakness that all human beings can have the "same" mind
it revealed that
This fragile human being who does not know how his heart will change
Jesus, who believed that he was a disciple, came so far!
Because he was a human being just like us, and he felt pain?
** There is pain, sadness, and a sense of human betrayal in that heart.
would you have felt it?
who is that though?
covering all things and bearing our sins, "taking up the cross
We greeted the “Difficult Week” with our deep gratitude for the fact that
He said, "Love me sincerely and always be with me in my life.
May it be a week of giving thanks to the Lord.
[ apply ]
1) No matter how much a disciple was in the field, what about faith without vitality?
** You can betray the Lord at any time and lead to death.
Seeing the greed of a truly selfish human being, we see all
We need to examine our human relationships and our relationship with the Lord.
- Faith without life? Bowing to the Lord as the means necessary according to the circumstances
forgive
- Faith without life? The shamelessness of not knowing what one's sins are
Have.
- Faith without life? Even if you are in the field where the Lord is working
I do not risk my life unless it is directly related to me.
2) What if there was no change in spiritual rebirth?
** You cannot give your life completely.
By the way! Why did Jesus still carry the cross?
? Yes, because it is God's will.
? It was to achieve the perfection of human salvation.
? It is because you love me.
We are all like sheep and we are weak!
The Lord who did not give up on the cross and walked for me when I was weak
Bless you in the name of the Lord to have a difficult week to know the heart of
is.