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 Form 2 CRE: The passion, death and resurrection of Jesus lessons

Reasons why Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus

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Reasons why Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus
- He did not understand the spiritual nature of Jesus, Messiah ship .He thought Jesus had come as a political messiah and therefore felt disappointed.
- Since he was promised payment of 30 pieces of silver by the high priest he was motivated by the love for money.
- Judas could also have been an informer of the Jewish religious authorities.
- He lacked the moral courage to stand before Jesus in times of tribulation.
- He had weak faith.
- It was God’s will for the fulfillment of the scriptures.
- He was tempted by Satan.


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