The Way to Judas Part 1 - John 13:18-30

This sermon opens the Gospel of John's account of the Last Supper (John 13:18–30), focusing on the identity and role of Judas Iscariot within Jesus's inner circle. It examines why Judas—described as the "son of perdition" and a foreshadowing of the future Antichrist—was chosen as a trusted disciple despite his corrupt character, and explores how Old Testament prophecy (Psalm 41:9, Zechariah 11:12–13) is fulfilled through his betrayal. The message walks through the tense scene where Jesus reveals that one disciple will betray Him, unpacks the cultural significance of bread-sharing as a gesture of friendship, and shows how the disciples' assumptions about Judas blinded them to the truth even as it was unfolding before them. It closes with the sobering moment Satan enters Judas, illustrating how prior choices open the door to spiritual possession and setting the stage for the events leading to the cross.