Watching your FRIEND walk into a BUZZSAW. John 13:21 (S3-Episode #7)

Jesus is troubled in spirit.  I wonder why?  Part of it is that Jesus himself is going into a BUZZSAW of the passion, the suffering, the abandonment, the beatings, and the crucifixion .  WHEN Jesus is troubled, unsettled in spirit, the Scripture TELLS US WHY.  It is because that one of you is going to betray me.

So who exactly is Jesus troubled for, Judas or Himself?  I have always assumed Himself. 

I think the text pushes us otherwise.  I think, at least part of the reason Jesus is troubled is watching JUDAS WALK VOLITIONALLY INTO A BUZZSAW.  Judas was Jesus' friend.  Judas was Jesus' friend.  3 years. 24/7 of days that ended, "I had a GREAT DAY with you!" That's how you get a betrayal.

Lead us not into temptation.  Lord help us stay close and obedient.

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