Now we turn to the last of Jesus disciples; last not only in our order but last in all the lists of the Gospel record. He is Judas Iscariot. He is always mentioned in regard to his betrayal of Jesus.
Judas appears to be one of the twelve; one of Jesus regular band of learner-companions. He is first mentioned in the Gospel stories in the Gospel of Mark with the same story appearing in Matthews Gospel almost word for word.
Jesus was at the home of Simon the Leper (not a name you would be very proud of) when a woman came and poured expensive perfumed oil on his head. With the sweet fragrance of the oil same the stink of complaint: “Why wasn’t it sold and the money used to help the poor?” These words are used to reflect the thinking and the muttering of the guests, the disciples and Judas in particular. John lets us into the secret that Judas, who managed the money of Jesus and his band of disciples, was dipping his fingers into the till and using for himself. (more…)
The words of a very minor prophet 