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Monday, April 27, 2026 · 30 min

Judas Went to Church

Noah Herrin uses John 13 (the foot-washing and Judas' betrayal) to warn against a nominal faith - attending church without making Jesus Lord. He contrasts Jesus' final days spent giving and serving with cultural goals of personal comfort and retirement, arguing that true discipleship is sacrificial service. Herrin stresses trust in God's purposes even when life is uncertain, and he calls the church to love others (including enemies) the way Jesus did. The sermon closes with an invitation to surrender to Christ and practical encouragement to sign up to serve.

“You don't understand now what I'm doing, but someday you will.” · Noah Herrin

Take it with you

Evaluate whether Jesus is actually Lord of your life, not just someone you appreciate - ask whether you'd surrender your plans, money, time, or relationships to him. Commit to serve practically: put a serving slot on your calendar (e.g., sign up for a team, schedule a neighborly act). Love people deeply - including those who disagree with you - and speak truth in love.

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Key Scriptures

John 13Jesus washes his disciples' feet and warns that one of them will betray him; 'You don't understand now what I'm doing, but someday you will.'
Matthew 26Matthew's account shows Judas' different response when asked 'Is it I?' and is used to show Judas attended Jesus' ministry but did not submit to him.
Mark 10:45The son of man came not to be served but to serve (used to frame Jesus' example of service).
Romans 12:1Offer your life as a living sacrifice (used to call believers to sacrificial service rather than self-focused goals).

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