Holy Week: Day 4 – The Silent Day (Betrayal Planned) – April 1, 2026

 Song: Still I Stand | Betrayal Cut Me Open by Luna Knowles

 Day 4 — Wednesday: The Silent Day (Betrayal Planned)

 Key Scriptures:

• Matthew 26:14–16

14 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests 

15 and asked, “How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?” And they gave him thirty pieces of silver. 

16 From that time on, Judas began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

• Mark 14:10–11

• Luke 22:1–6

Events: Judas agrees to betray Jesus for 30 pieces of silver.

Key Teaching Points:

1. Betrayal often comes from those closest.
2. Greed and disappointment can corrupt the heart.

Message for Today: Proximity to Jesus does not equal loyalty to Jesus.

Application: Examine our motives for following Christ.

Discussion Questions:

3. Why do you think Judas chose to betray Jesus?
4. What warning does Judas’ story give us about the human heart?
5. Is it possible to be close to spiritual truth but not truly transformed?
6. What are modern-day forms of betraying Christ?

Application: What keeps our hearts loyal to Christ over time?