The Dysfunctional Disciples

The Dysfunctional Disciples

(Matthew 26:14-16;20-25; 27:1-10; John 18:15-18; 25-27; 20:24-29)

INTRODUCTION

DECEIVING DISCIPLE (Matt. 26:14-16;20-25;27:1-10)

Deceived for Money

Deceiving can’t be covered up

Deceiving led to despair / death

DENYING DISCIPLE (John 18: 15-18, 25-27)

Denying that we will deny

Denying when were under pressure

Denying led to despair

DOUBTING DISCIPLE (John 20:24-29)

Doubting the other disciples

Doubting without seeing

Doubting halted by Jesus’ actions

CONCLUSION:

We as believers are part of the dysfunctional family of God. But as believers Jesus knows we are not perfect, but waits on opportunities to show His perfect grace and mercy on us.

Judas didn’t believe that Jesus was the Messiah. He showed this in his actions. He had no hope, he thought because of what he realized he did. But today it is different, if you haven’t believed on Jesus yet, you have an opportunity today. It is not too late. You are deceiving yourself if you deny and doubt that Jesus is the Lord and Savior of all the world. You have an opportunity to come to Him today. Maybe you denied Him in the past when He urged you to accept His work on the cross for the forgiveness of your sins. Maybe you doubted that God could come as a man and die for you on that horrible cross. But He did and you have another opportunity to accept Him today.