Judas, one of the 12

Judas was a very popular name in Israel at the time of Jesus. It was a name of historical significance, and many people named their children Judas. And Judas, in our view, has a very different opinion; in fact, anyone who is disloyal is a “Judas”. Holy week brings a renewed focus upon Judas, the…

As the sun sets

I wonder how the disciples felt that evening as the sun set, Jesus having been crucified is now in the tomb provided by Joseph, a Pharisee. Joseph and Nicodemus had approached Pilate, looking to give to Jesus a traditional Jewish burial. Where did the disciples spend the night? John 19 has only the apostle John,…