This is one of the lowest points in Jesus' life, second only to the crucifixion. It's the moment that he's been dreading and praying for. His trusted friend and disciple, Judas, comes to him and betrays him with a kiss. I could only imagine the sorrow. I'd like to retell this story from Judas' perspective as he leaves the last supper and goes to get the mob to arrest Jesus. I'd like to explore his inner turmoil as he tried to justify his actions up until the point when he realizes what he's done. It offers me the chance to think the thoughts he might have had as he betrays his teacher, and gain a better insight to why he did what he did. I would probably continue the story to when Judas has tried to return the money given to him for the arrest and is denied. I'd probably end it right up to the point before he offs himself.
A close up shot of Judas from a stain glass painting in Moulins Cathedral
Credit goes to vassil on Wikimedia Commons
Bibliography: Gospel of Mark KJV
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