But this is to fulfill this passage of Scripture: ‘He who shared my bread has turned against me.’
As a writer, I write a lot of words. Some here, some other places, and a lot that ends up in the recycle bin. Do I remember everything I have ever written? The answer to that is, “No.” There is simply too much. (Of course, the other factor is my imperfect memory!)
Referring to yesterday’s post, there are things that Jesus knows that we do not know. Some of that knowledge is hidden from us, some we are incapable of grasping. Some is right in front of our noses.
As I have come to know God over the years, I understand that He is the author of all Scripture. Not just the parts where he is quoted as saying something. Jesus, being one with God the Father, also knows Scripture. All of it.
The impression I get in reading the gospels is that Jesus knows all of Scripture inside and out. He knows what was written and he knows why it was written. He also knows what was meant by it. He knows the heart and thoughts of God because he, himself, is God.
In today’s passage, Jesus quotes Psalm 41: 9, a psalm of David. Many of David’s psalms are prophetic, spoken with a twofold meaning. True for the time of David and true for his descendant, the Messiah. For David, the psalms were often allegorical. When they apply to Jesus, they are more often literal.
When Jesus speaks Scripture, he is speaking the Word of God. When he says that being betrayed by one of his own disciples fulfills Scripture, he is speaking of God’s plan. A plan for redeeming His people from the grasp of the Evil One. Jesus knows every word of Scripture. In today’s verse, He connects what is happening in real time with what God spoke ten centuries before.
Let’s Discuss: Why is Jesus pointing out the connection between what Judas was about to do and the psalms of David?
As you stated to point out that all is going according to God’s plan.
And this of course would solidify in the disciples mind and ours as well the validity of the scriptures as being truly the word of God.
Thanks Tad! I guess it was not one of my more provocative questions. 🙂 Your point is a good one. Jesus is demonstrating both his knowledge of the Word, and his understanding of God’s intent.
I agree with Tad 🙂
This also stands out to me in that Jesus knew that he was going to be betrayed by his friend. I can think of going into situations knowing I would probably be betrayed, but that it was still the right thing to do. But Jesus Knew!! It wasn’t a likelihood, but certain knowledge, yet he showed genuine kindness and broke bread with the betrayer for 3 years because he knew he was doing what was right.
Well, not much to add. I agree with previous comments. I find it encouraging that all of God’s word will be fulfilled and His word points to our need for Jesus.