The Betrayal

The Kiss of Death — The Betrayal of Jesus Christ

What does it mean to betray a friend? We’ve all seen the old gangster movies where a chilling kiss on the cheek marks a man for destruction. But that "kiss of death" wasn't invented by the mob—it was used thousands of years ago in a dark, quiet garden to sentence the Son of God to execution.

In this powerful episode of Know Your Bible, Evangelist David J. Lewis takes us directly into the heart of one of the most tragic and pivotal moments in human history: the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot. Judas wasn't an outsider; he was part of the original twelve apostles. For three and a half years, he walked with Jesus, watched the dead rise, saw the sick healed, and even had his feet washed by the Master. Yet, driven by false ideas of Christ's kingdom, he orchestrated a calculated plot to hand Him over to a weapon-wielding mob.

But as the trap springs, we see something remarkable. Jesus doesn't panic. He steps forward and utters three of the most terrifying, powerful words in scripture—"I am He"—causing the entire mob to fall backward to the ground in involuntary reverence.

Brother David challenges us to look past Judas and examine our own hearts. Every time we shun the truth, compromise our values out of fear, or step away from God's Word, are we fleeing from Christ just like the disciples did in the garden?

Discover how to stand firm in your faith, honor His sacrifice, and embrace the true plan of salvation through these foundational Scriptures:

• The Trap in the Garden: Read the sobering account of the betrayal, the deceptive kiss, and Christ's arrest in Matthew 26.

• The Leading of the Mob: See how Judas used his intimate knowledge of Jesus's prayer life to guide the chief priests and Pharisees straight to Him in John 18.

• Betrayed with Affection: Unpack the tragic irony of a sign of love being weaponized into an act of treason in Luke 22.

• The Naked Truth of Fear: Witness the moment fear overcame loyalty, causing the disciples to forsake Jesus and flee into the night in Mark 14.

Are you remaining loyal to Christ in your daily life, or are you walking away from His Word when the pressure mounts? Tune in to realign your path with Scripture and find true spiritual grounding.

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Evangelist David J. Lewis comes to us from Apache Junction, Arizona, where he currently  serves the local church  as their full-time evangelist.

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