Thaddaeus and Judas Iscariot

We are rounding out the last of the OG 12 of Jesus' crew: Thaddaeus and Judas Iscariot Thaddaeus: name means" large hearted or courageous" (may be the author of Jude) Scripture References:Jesus family didn't believe (follow) Him John 7:1-5 / Mark 3:21- Acts 1:14-Jesus family does come to believe Reflection Question: How would you react/feel if someone else got credit for your accomplishments?Articles on authorship of Jude: https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/who-wrote-jude • • • Jude/ Judas = He shall be praised (meaning in Hebrew) Iscariot - men of Kerioth 1st mentioned Matthew 10: 4 Scripture References:Kerioth (Joshua 15:25-city listed in inheritance) / (Jeremiah 48: 24 "judgement has come upon the plain country) /  (Jeremiah 48: 41 the city is taken and set at odds against the Lord) / (Amos 2: 2 city listed as devoured by God's fire in judgement) Jesus anointed with oil story:John 12:3-8  & Mark 14: 3-9 Account of Judas' betrayal: John 13 & 18 / Luke 22 / Matthew 26: 14.25, 47-50 / Mark 14:10-21, 43-46 Accounts of plot to kill Jesus: John 11:45-53 / Luke 22:1-2 / Matthew 26:1-5 / Mark 14:1-2Demonic influence on Judas: John 6:70 "Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve? And yet one of you is a devil.”John 13: 2 God hardens Pharoah's heart Exodus 9:12 Reflection questions: What would your legacy of faith be? Could you sit at a table with someone you know will or has hurt you deeply? Psalm 23:5-6 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.article references about free will: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/did-john-calvin-believe-in-free-will/https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/watershed-differences-between-calvinists-and-arminiansmy website: https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/podcast