Matthew Part 93

Text: Matthew 26:14-25.

Judas to Betray Jesus, Vs 14-16

vs 14-15 The glaring question, “Why did he do it?”

the only thing we know is his focus on money, John 12:4-7.

Judas’ name

Iscariot - Latin, for Sicarii (The Assassins) plausible, with the earthly king mindset. The Greek word for assassin is σικάριος

also, it is possible it has a connection to his hometown, Kerioth, Amos 2:2.

vs 15-16

30 pieces of silver

roughly 4 months wages

The price for letting an Ox gore a slave to death, Ex. 21:32. (Price of a dead slave) perhaps in response to a woman spending a years wage on him.

prophesied in Zechariah 11:12. a scene where Zechariah is playing an undesired Shepherd, (God).

Preparing For The Passover, Vs 17-25.

vs 17, day of preparation

sacrifice to be made

vs 18

Someone Jesus knew or Essene

Mark 14:12-15. Men didn't carry water jars

Gen. 24:14-20, John 4.

the Essene community was celibate men. they had to carry their own water

so, they must have entered the essene gate, where there was an essene quarter, to stay away from most people

they were renowned for their hospitality

this also made sense for Jesus, no enemies there. they were pacifists, opposed to the pharisees and Sadducees.

my time is at hand

what is “my time”

vs 19, prepared the passover

this would have included ridding the house of all leaven, had the wine (which would have been from the harvest of last year), bitter herbs, and dishes.

this was done in the upper room, also could be the place where the apostles would receive the Holy Spirit, house of John Mark

vs 21

Truly i say to you (6x)

Jesus knew, planned, for the Messiah to be betrayed (Ps. 41:9, 55:12-13)

vs 22

Literally, “It isnt me, is it?” looking for a negative reply

vs 23

vs 24

as it was written of Him (Ps. 41:9, 55:12-13)