The Coming Collision

In this passage things are lining up for a big collision in Jerusalem! Jesus knows that this is the last week of His life. He is preparing His disciples by teaching for the coming of the glorious Kingdom of God. But Jesus has many strong adversaries, and the Jewish authorities are determined to be rid of Him. We read here of the gross betrayal of Judas, one of Jesus' twelve disciples. More importantly, we see that the prince of darkness is the one driving all the stratagems against the Lord of Glory. Are you aware of the great and ongoing battle between light and darkness? Will you abide in Christ's love, or betray Him for a pittance?