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Why did Judas Iscariot betray Jesus? Was it really just about 30 pieces of silver—or was something far more dangerous happening in his heart? In this in-depth Bible study of Mark 14:10–16, we explore the betrayal of Jesus Christ, the spiritual danger of loving money, and the remarkable truth that God's sovereign plan was unfolding even through humanity's most wicked actions. Judas was not an outsider. He was one of the Twelve disciples who had walked with Jesus, witnessed His miracles, and heard His teaching. Yet he chose money over Christ. How could this happen? And what warning does his betrayal hold for us today? In this episode, we examine the human and divine dimensions of Jesus' journey to the cross. If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and leaving a 5-stars rating. This helps others find the podcast. My sermons are the fruit of nearly 30 years of pastoral ministry, biblical counseling, formal seminary training, and a lifelong passion for God's Word. Since childhood, I've been drawn to the beauty and power of expository preaching—opening Scripture verse by verse and applying it to real life. After graduating from Moody Bible Institute, I spent the next 27 years serving as a youth pastor, senior pastor, church planter, and host of the Food For Your Soul radio broadcast. Along the way, I also earned a Master of Sacred Literature and a Doctor of Religious Studies. For more content from D. Richard Ferguson, visit TreasuringGod.com. Follow on social: • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrell.r.ferguson/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.DRichardFerguson

The way of true riches is to truly wait for God's reward on your spiritual investment. Be Rich Within and Forever.

Teaching on 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Verse by verse exposition through the book of Hebrews. (Sermon also includes the reading and exhortation from the Lord's Table liturgy) Heb 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." 6 So we may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?" 1 Tim 6: 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows..... 17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share...

Warned Against the Love of Money (Preparatory) I. The Principles II. The Prohibition III. The Promotion Read: I Timothy 6 Text: Lord's Day 42

And when he had made a scourge of small cords, **he drove them all out of the temple**, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables; (John 2:15) *1/ What our bodies were designed to be and what they are since the fall. 2/ The coming of our Lord to his temple. 3/ The cleansing of the temple of our bodies.* **Sermon summary:** The sermon explores the theological parallel between Jesus cleansing the physical temple in John 2 and the spiritual cleansing of the believer's body, described as the temple of the Holy Ghost in 1 Corinthians 6. It begins by acknowledging the defiled state of human nature following the Fall, where sin and corruption dwell within the soul. The central message emphasizes that the Lord's coming to the believer is the primary act of grace, initiating the new birth and establishing His presence within the individual. This indwelling presence is followed by an ongoing process of sanctification, where the Lord uses the Word, providential trials, and chastisement to drive out sin and defilement. The tone is pastoral and encouraging, assuring believers that while the process of cleansing may be painful, it is evidence of the Lord's ownership and His ultimate goal of making the believer holy for His glory.

1. The Causes for the Inordinate Love of Money 2. The Consequences for the Inordinate Love of Money 3. The Cure for the Inordinate Love of Money

An examination of the beginnings of the conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders in Jerusalem as He cleared the temple courts of the merchants and money changers whom the leaders had allowed to defile the temple courts for the first time. Passover was an ideal time for this to occur as the the Messianic implications of Malachi 3:1-3 make clear.

An exposition of 1 Timothy 3:2-3 continuing a survey of the apostolic qualifications for the eldership. The sermon examines the character traits Paul requires of a bishop — blameless, the husband of one wife, temperate, sober-minded, of good behavior, hospitable, able to teach, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for money, gentle, not quarrelsome, and not covetous — treating each as a binding standard for qualified male oversight in the church of God. Main points: - the positive qualifications required of an elder (1 Timothy 3:2) - the negative qualifications — what an elder must not be (1 Timothy 3:3) Scripture references: - 1 Timothy 2:12; 3:1-16 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-1-timothy-3-the-qualifications-for-elders-part-2-2 Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

Passage: Selected Passages Description: If we shouldn't pray for what we physically need, how can we survive in a world that is economically driven? How should a Christian make money?

Luke shows us how Jesus elevated women, and how they ministered to Him and supported Him.

An examination of the beginnings of the conflict between Jesus and the religious leaders in Jerusalem as He cleared the temple courts of the merchants and money changers whom the leaders had allowed to defile the temple courts for the first time. Passover was an ideal time for this to occur as the the Messianic implications of Malachi 3:1-3 make clear.

My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you; keep my commandments and live; keep my teaching as the apple of your eye; bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call insight your intimate friend, to keep you from the forbidden woman, from the adulteress with her smooth words. For at the window of my house I have looked out through my lattice, and I have seen among the simple, I have perceived among the youths, a young man lacking sense, passing along the street near her corner, taking the road to her house in the twilight, in the evening, at the time of night and darkness. And behold, the woman meets him, dressed as a prostitute, wily of heart. She is loud and wayward; her feet do not stay at home; now in the street, now in the market, and at every corner she lies in wait. She seizes him and kisses him, and with bold face she says to him, "I had to offer sacrifices, and today I have paid my vows; so now I have come out to meet you, to seek you eagerly, and I have found you. I have spread my couch with coverings, colored linens from Egyptian linen; I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. Come, let us take our fill of love till morning; let us delight ourselves with love. For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey; he took a bag of money with him; at full moon he will come home." With much seductive speech she persuades him; with her smooth talk she compels him. All at once he follows her, as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a stag is caught fast till an ....

The Bible is largely ignored by America today. Much money is being made in religion, trading on the souls of men, women, boys, and girls. Much will be lost if America does not repent. But the question comes to you - are you ignoring God's Word today?