Then, dipping the piece of bread, he gave it to Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. As soon as Judas took the bread, Satan entered into him.
The text tells us that “Satan entered into him.” What did that feel like? Was Judas suddenly filled with a sense of importance? Did Satan play on Judas’ emotions? Did he twist Judas’ reasoning? John doesn’t record any words Judas might have said, so it appears he kept his mouth shut and left.
Once outside, Judas would have been alone with his thoughts. Filled with Satan, his thoughts would have been influenced by the Evil One. He had already made a deal with the Pharisees who were now technically dealing with Satan! Judas, filled with Satan, made his way to where he was to meet the Pharisees.
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