Jesus Predicts His Betrayal

Episode 663 of the The Grove Church podcast, hosted by The Grove Church, titled "Jesus Predicts His Betrayal" was published on March 2, 2026 and runs 35 minutes.

March 2, 2026 ·35m · The Grove Church

Summary

This week in our Easter series, we discussed what it means to truly know and follow Jesus, especially in the moments leading up to His betrayal. Drawing from John 13:18–30, Charlie Loften walked us through the powerful account of Jesus washing His disciples’ feet—even knowing that Judas would soon betray Him. We looked at the depth of Christ’s grace, noting that there’s no past mistake or failure that places us beyond His love and forgiveness. The message highlighted how Jesus not only extends mercy to those on the “outside,” like Judas, but is also patient and gracious with His closest followers when they fall short. Charlie Loften challenged us to rest in Christ’s unconditional love, but also to allow His sacrificial heart to motivate us toward deeper obedience and compassion in our everyday lives. Take some time this week to reflect: How does Christ’s grace shape the way you respond to difficulty, disappointment, or even your own shortcomings?

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