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The Psalms 32
Introduction: 1. The book of Psalms contains a number of prophecies relating to Christ. 2. Following His resurrection, Jesus said that the things written about Him in the Psalms had been fulfilled (Luke 24:44). 3. In this lesson we are examining a prophecy about Jesus' betrayal in Psalm 41:9. a. First, we will analyze Psalm 41. b. Second, we will analyze Jesus' betrayal in the Gospels. Discussion: I. LET US ANALYZE PSALM 41 A. Generally, David showed in this Psalm how God cares for His people during times of trouble. B. Specifically, David wrote about a time when his enemies were trying to destroy him. C. In vs.9, David indicated that a close associate had opposed him (see Psalm 55:12-14). D. It seems that David wrote about the occasion when his trusted counselor, Ahithophel, joined Absalom in opposing him (2 Samuel 15:12, 31). E. According to John 13:18, David's statement was also a prophecy about Jesus' betrayal. II. LET US ANALYZE JESUS' BETRAYAL IN THE GOSPELS A. Prior to His betrayal, the Jews made several attempts to take Jesus' life (John 8:59; 10:39). B. Following these unsuccessful attempts to take Jesus' life, the Jews conspired against Him (Matthew 21:45-46; 22:15; 26:3-5). C. As this conspiracy developed, Judas agreed to betray Jesus. 1. Matthew 26:14-16 (Zechariah 11:12) 2. Mark 14:10-11 3. Luke 22:3-6 D. Jesus identified Judas as the traitor. 1. Matthew 26:20-25 2. John 13:21-30 E. Judas betrayed Jesus. 1. Matthew 26:47-50 2. John 18:1-5 F. Judas eventually took his own life. 1. Matthew 27:3-10 2. Zechariah 11:13 | ||