1) The name Judas means
“praised.” It is the Greek form of the Hebrew
“Judah.”
Iscariot may mean “man of Kiroth” indicating his origin?
2) Mt. 26:6-16 cp. with John 12:4-6; Judas was money motivated.
3) Judas’ money motivation lead him to:
a.
Lie - John 12:5.
b.
Steal - John 12:6.
c.
Betray - Mt. 26:10-13 cp. with 26:14-16.
d.
Continued unbelief - Mt. 26:24; John 6:64-71.
e.
Satanic possession - Luke 22:3-6; John 13:2; 13:27.
f.
Sarcastic vengeance - Luke 22:47-48.
g.
Remorse and suicide - Mt. 27:1-5.
4. Compare Judas with 1 Timothy 6:9-10.