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Judas Iscariot

Judas IscariotJudas, Son of Simon Iscariot (birth)

The treasurer among the twelve disciples who bargained to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver — yet had his feet tenderly washed by Christ in the Upper Room.

Testament NT
Historical Era The Life of Christ
Featured In Season 7
Key Passage Matthew 26:14–16
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Judas (Greek form of Judah — 'Praise'); Iscariot (likely Hebrew: Ish-Kerioth — 'Man of Kerioth')
John 13:2
Keeper of the moneybag among the twelve disciples
John 12:6John 13:29
Jesus washing Judas's feet moments before Judas walked out into the night to betray Him is the ultimate proof that Agape love is a sovereign act of the will, not a reward for loyalty.
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Chosen among the twelve apostles and entrusted with the common moneybag (John 12:6), Judas allowed greed and unbelief to harden his heart until Satan entered into him to betray Jesus to the chief priests for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14–15; John 13:2).

At the Last Supper in John 13, knowing fully who was about to betray Him, Jesus knelt before Judas with the basin and towel and scrubbed the dust from his feet before handing him the dipped morsel of appeal — demonstrating that unconditional Agape love is given from the perfection of the Giver, even when rejected by the receiver (John 13:2–30).

How Students Search & Remember Judas Iscariot:
“disciple who betrayed jesus for thirty pieces of silver”“jesus washed his feet in the upper room before he went out into the night”“son of simon iscariot”
ESV Scripture Index:
Matthew 26:14–16John 12:4–6John 13:2, 21–30
Season 7 • Episode 4 Main Character John 13
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The Unconditional (Agape) — The Basin and the Towel in the Upper Room

Role in Storytime: Betrayer reclining at the Passover table whose feet Jesus washes with the exact same tender love as the rest of the Twelve.

Jesus lays aside His outer garments, ties a servant's towel around His waist, and washes His disciples' feet—including Judas.

✦ Storytime Broadcast Theater • S7E4
The Basin and the Towel in the Upper Room (John 13)
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Greek • G26 Agape — “Unconditional Sacrificial Love”
Selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love that chooses the highest good of another regardless of merit.
Greek • G1401 Doulos — “Bondservant / Slave”
A bondservant or household slave who voluntarily surrenders personal rights into the service of another.
Greek • G5262 Hypodeigma — “Example / Living Pattern”
A visible model, blueprint, or living pattern set before students to trace and reproduce in their lives.
Season 7 Workbook
Season 7 Companion Study Workbook
Season 7: The Anatomy of Love
Workbook Story Time: p. 50 • Greek/Hebrew Roots: p. 52
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