Sermon of the Week: Kevin Smith, Great Good out of Great Evil.
03/14/25 • 43 min
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The relationship between Jesus and Judas provides deep insights into handling betrayal and trusting God's sovereign plan. Despite knowing Judas would ultimately betray Him, Jesus chose him as a disciple, served him, and taught him alongside the others. This demonstrates both Jesus' divine nature and His extraordinary capacity for love, even toward those who would harm Him.Judas's betrayal stemmed primarily from disillusionment rather than just financial gain. He likely joined Jesus' movement expecting worldly power and revolution, but became disillusioned when Jesus taught servant leadership and loving enemies instead. This reminds us that people sometimes join religious communities with ulterior motives, their hearts remaining distant despite outward appearances.The account teaches us valuable lessons about handling betrayal in our own lives. Rather than succumbing to bitterness, we're called to trust God's ability to bring good from evil circumstances. Just as God used Judas's betrayal to accomplish salvation, He can work through painful situations in our lives for greater purposes we may not yet understand. The key is maintaining faith in God's control while examining our own hearts rather than focusing on others' failures.
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The relationship between Jesus and Judas provides deep insights into handling betrayal and trusting God's sovereign plan. Despite knowing Judas would ultimately betray Him, Jesus chose him as a disciple, served him, and taught him alongside the others. This demonstrates both Jesus' divine nature and His extraordinary capacity for love, even toward those who would harm Him.Judas's betrayal stemmed primarily from disillusionment rather than just financial gain. He likely joined Jesus' movement expecting worldly power and revolution, but became disillusioned when Jesus taught servant leadership and loving enemies instead. This reminds us that people sometimes join religious communities with ulterior motives, their hearts remaining distant despite outward appearances.The account teaches us valuable lessons about handling betrayal in our own lives. Rather than succumbing to bitterness, we're called to trust God's ability to bring good from evil circumstances. Just as God used Judas's betrayal to accomplish salvation, He can work through painful situations in our lives for greater purposes we may not yet understand. The key is maintaining faith in God's control while examining our own hearts rather than focusing on others' failures.
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Biblical Talks with Elder Michael Tolliver Podcast - Sermon of the Week: Kevin Smith, Great Good out of Great Evil.
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Welcome to Biblical Talk Sermon of the Week .
Speaker 1This week we have Pastor Kevin Smith ,
Speaker 1and Pastor Kevin Smith is still doing a series of the Jesus we Know .
Speaker 1Today he's preaching on a title called Great Good Out of Great Evil . Pastor Kevin is co
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