A lot of people are, sadly, a lot like Judas.  They follow after
Christ with their feet, but they fail to follow after him with their
heart.  These people associate themselves with the Christian Church,
even though they do not really belong there.  Often their true natures
will be revealed through their actions.  They will commit terrible
sins that are destructive to [...]

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Jesus has already mentioned several times that someone among the
twelve was going to turn against him (John 6:70; 13:10, 18), but now
he says plainly, “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray
me” (John 13:21).  His words take the disciples by surprise, and they
cannot imagine who within their ranks could possibly be the [...]

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The first verse of chapter thirteen is an introduction to everything
that comes after it in the Gospel of John.  Having loved his own in
the world from before the beginning of time, he was prepared to do
what was necessary for them to be saved.  His “hour” had come, and he
was preparing to face his death and resurrection, [...]

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The nation of Israel was in desperate need of spiritual revitalization.  They needed vital worship, a much deeper relationship
with the one, true God, and lives that would reflect God’s glory. Many of them had turned their backs on God and had indulged themselves in idol worship.  They had problems that could not be cured with [...]

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