Why Jesus was betrayed by one of his disciples?

Coming Sunday 25 March is the first day of a special week as we remember the suffering of the Lord Jesus. This week is called the Holy Week or Silent Week.

Why was Jesus betrayed by one of his disciples, Judas? It seems that nobody understood Jesus’ way of suffering so well as Judas. But he didn’t want it. It is clear that he was very disappointed in Jesus in the end. Judas’ ideas about the coming Kingdom were very different from Jesus’ way.

Disappointment is a strong emotion in relationships. Disappointment can easily lead to frustration and rejection. Jesus didn’t meet Judas’ expectations and that is why he started to despise him. But Jesus didn’t give up loving Judas.

The story of Judas is a kind of mirror about dealing with disappointments. But more important it encourages us to think through why we want to be a follower of Jesus. Jesus said that we should take up our cross and follow Him. The cross is the point where Jesus’ longing and my longing cross. How can we persevere and grow as a disciple of Jesus? Hear, see more in the church service of ICF Delft coming Sunday 25 March in the Génestetchurch, Oude Delft 102, 12 hrs 15.

Pastor Niek Tramper

Celebration of Holy Communion

This Sunday, as a start of the Holy Week, we also celebrate the Holy Communion. The HC is a special celebration and reminder of what Jesus did for us. Actually Jesus himself is the host and we may receive a piece of bread and a tiny cup of wine as signs of his broken body and shed blood. All who confess Him as their Saviour and Lord are very welcome to partake. If you are still unsure or search to know God, you may let it pass, but we warmly invite you to ask for a personal prayer after the service.