The Tragic Result of Universal Betrayal
Jesus goes to the cross because everyone who matters betrays Him. (Matthew 27:27-50)
Betrayed by Politicians
Jesus is condemned to be crucified because of politicians who value themselves more than justice. (Matthew 27:11-26)
Betrayed by an Intimate Friend
Peter allows himself to be consumed by fear…and he winds up betraying his allegiance to Jesus. (Matthew 26:31-35, 39-41, 69-75)
Betrayed by Lies
People in power set up a phony trial, full of false testimony, that reaches a dishonest verdict, in order to get rid of Jesus. (Matthew 26:57-67)
Betrayed by an Ungodly Alliance
A motley crew misuses legal power to arrest Jesus under the cover of darkness. (Matthew 26:47-56)
Betrayed by an Intimate Enemy
A member of Jesus’ intimate “family group”…one of His own disciples…intentionally sets out to betray Him. (Matthew 26:14-30)
Endurance vs Surrender
What does it mean to endure victoriously in the faith? (Revelation 3:7-13)
Looking Good vs Doing Good
Jesus does not want His followers hiding behind a veneer. (Revelation 3:1-6)
Tolerance vs Grace
Tolerance keeps us comfortable; grace promotes transformation. (Revelation 2:18-29)
Loving the People Next Door
Learning to love our next-door neighbors as we love ourselves. (Acts 2:42-47)