have the luxury of understanding
how the tragedy of Judas plays into
the redemption story for humanity.
What we do with that knowledge
is up to us.
that is available to all in his song,
"Room at the Cross":
is a shelter in which we can hide;
There's room at the cross for you,
met, but today you can be certain
of where you stand. The story of
redemption can be yours. Today
you can participate in the Easter
story by accepting the gift of grace
made available through Christ's
sacrifice.
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sheep or the lost coin and the re-
turn of the prodigal son (Luke 15).
Imagine these thoughts racing
through Judas' mind as he held
the bag of silver coins he got for
turning Jesus in, knowing that his
actions meant imminent death for
his teacher.
turning his bounty of 30 pieces of
silver, he hanged himself. However,
the first chapter of Acts says that
Judas did not return the money,
but purchased a plot of land, where
he sustained a fatal injury. What-
ever the case, Judas met death
with unresolved issues surrounding
his role in the trial and crucifixion