Thaddaeus and Judas Iscariot

We are rounding out the last of the OG 12 of Jesus' crew: Thaddaeus and Judas Iscariot

Thaddaeus: name means" large hearted or courageous" (may be the author of Jude)
Scripture References:
Jesus family didn't believe (follow) Him John 7:1-5 / Mark 3:21- Acts 1:14-Jesus family does come to believe

Reflection Question:
How would you react/feel if someone else got credit for your accomplishments?
Articles on authorship of Jude: https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/who-wrote-jude

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Jude/ Judas = He shall be praised (meaning in Hebrew)
Iscariot - men of Kerioth
1st mentioned Matthew 10: 4

Scripture References:
Kerioth (Joshua 15:25-city listed in inheritance) / (Jeremiah 48: 24 "judgement has come upon the plain country) / (Jeremiah 48: 41 the city is taken and set at odds against the Lord) / (Amos 2: 2 city listed as devoured by God's fire in judgement)

Jesus anointed with oil story:
John 12:3-8 & Mark 14: 3-9

Account of Judas' betrayal: John 13 & 18 / Luke 22 / Matthew 26: 14.25, 47-50 / Mark 14:10-21, 43-46

Accounts of plot to kill Jesus: John 11:45-53 / Luke 22:1-2 / Matthew 26:1-5 / Mark 14:1-2

Demonic influence on Judas: John 6:70 "Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve? And yet one of you is a devil.”
John 13: 2

God hardens Pharoah's heart Exodus 9:12

Reflection questions:
What would your legacy of faith be?
Could you sit at a table with someone you know will or has hurt you deeply?

Psalm 23:5-6 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
article references about free will: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/did-john-calvin-believe-in-free-will/

https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/watershed-differences-between-calvinists-and-arminians

my website: https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/podcast