Judas: Got It All Wrong? Reviled for 2,000 Years as the Disciple Who Betrayed Jesus, Now the Church Is Asking .Byline: PETER STANFORDDaily Mail (London)
The biblical stories do not say where or when Judas was born, and describe different versions of how he died. The stories say that Judas was a disciple of Jesus and that he betrayed his leader, agreeing to turn him over to a crowd led by the chief priests in exchange for money — 30...
After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, "Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted." So they picked up the pieces and filled twelve baskets with scraps left by the people who had eaten from the five barley loaves. "I tell you the truth, you want to be with me b...
His painting techniques, especially in The Last Supper, showcase his ability to capture human emotion and narrative. This work, which illustrates Jesus’ final meal with his disciples, is celebrated for its composition and use ofperspective. Beyond The Last Supper, da Vinci creatediconic workslike...
Matthias the Apostle was one of the twelve main disciples of Jesus Christ. He’s the only disciple who wasn’t personally called by Jesus. Instead, the other disciples chose him to replace Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus and died shortly after Jesus w
Jesus also taught,“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy”(Mt 5:7).It doesn’t just happen.God’s mercy is extended to those who fear him(Luke 1:50), but many do not. Some will hear the “judge of the living and dead” (2 Tim. 4:1) say to them:“Depart...
While his name is sometimes translated as Judas (Jude and Judas are English forms of the same Greek name), he isnotJudas Iscariot, the infamous disciple who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Jude the apostle is only mentioned a handful of times in the New Testament. Exactly how many...
Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.Mark 3:19and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.John 6:70-71Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas...
Who was at the Last Supper?Question:Who was at the Last Supper?The Last SupperAccording to the Bible, the last supper is the meal that Jesus shared with his disciples before he was crucified. The meal was on the first day of Passover in Jerusalem.Answer...
Notice first that there are crowds and there are disciples. What’s the difference? Disciples climb the mountain after Jesus. Jesus has many admirers, but to be a disciple, you have to follow him up the mountain. Crowds come to church at Christmas and Easter. Disciples come more regularly....