Awakened to Deliver – The Final Days of Jesus’ Earthly Ministry, Day 4: A Day of Betrayal and PreparationKey Verse: Matthew 26:14–15 (NASB 2020) – “Then one of the twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, ‘What are you willing to give me to betray Him to you?’ And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.”Episode Highlights• The Plot Unfolds: Judas agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver—the price of a slave—revealing how far greed can take a person.• A Contrast of Hearts: Mary pours out costly perfume in worship while Judas sells the Son of God for profit.• The Last Supper: Jesus shares the Passover meal with His disciples, instituting Communion and revealing the betrayer.• Servant Leadership: Jesus washes the disciples’ feet, showing humility and the heart of true leadership.• Gethsemane’s Agony: In the garden, Jesus surrenders to the Father’s will, bearing the weight of what’s to come.• The Arrest: Jesus is betrayed with a kiss, arrested without resistance, and taken into custody—willingly laying down His life.Scripture References• Matthew 26:3–5, 14–16 – The religious leaders conspire, and Judas agrees to the betrayal.• John 12:1–8 – Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume.• Matthew 26:6–13 – Jesus calls her act beautiful, while Judas is outraged.• Matthew 26:17–30 – The Last Supper and institution of Communion.• John 13:1–30 – Jesus washes the disciples’ feet and identifies His betrayer.• John 13:34 – A new commandment: Love one another.• Matthew 26:36–46 – Jesus prays in Gethsemane and surrenders to the Father’s will.• Luke 22:44 – Jesus’ sweat becomes like drops of blood.• Matthew 26:47–56 – Judas betrays Jesus; He is arrested.• John 18:1–11 – Jesus surrenders willingly, stopping Peter’s defense.Reflection QuestionsAm I more like Mary or Judas? Do I value Jesus above all, or is something else taking His place?Am I following Jesus even when obedience costs me something?How can I model servant leadership like Jesus—especially with those I interact with daily?When I face pressure or spiritual battles, am I running to the Father in prayer like Jesus did?Stay ConnectedFor more content like this, you can find all Jeff’s socials and his book 30 Days of Patience at the Linktree. All his socials are @Fishtok4JesusMinistries.Support This MinistryThis podcast is listener-supported! If you feel led to partner with Jeff in spreading the Gospel, consider donating through Jeff’s Linktree.Music Credits• “Paphos” by MountaineerLicensed through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under a Creator License.Call to ActionIf this episode moved your heart, subscribe, rate, and review Awakened to Deliver on your favorite podcast platform. Share it with someone who needs to remember that even in betrayal and suffering, Jesus chose love and obedience—for us.

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