The Coins

Series: Pictures of the Passion

April 11, 2021
Ron Burtz

The greatest crime and the greatest villain of human history has to be the betrayal of Christ by Judas Iscariot. By looking at the story of Judas compared with that of Mary of Bethany, we can learn lessons about the sovereignty of God and the danger of undervaluing Christ.

Episode Notes

Title: Pictures of the Passion: The Coins

Text: John 12:1-8

The greatest crime in human history

The story of Judas Iscariot:

Mark 3:13-19, John 6:71 Matthew 26:6, John 12:4


The Worshiper - Mary of Bethany


The Betrayer - Judas


The sad fate of Judas:


Lessons from the 30 pieces of silver:


1. God is absolutely sovereign 

Genesis 50:18-21; John 10:17-18


2. Beware the danger of undervaluing Christ

Phil. 3:8


What will you do with Jesus?


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