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CHARACTERS OF THE BIBLE

Being one of Jesus’ original 12 disciples was an incredible privilege. You were able to spend over three years with the Saviour, seeing His miracles over nature, watching Him exorcise demons and heal countless people of sickness and disease, and hearing first-hand the most profound teaching the world has ever known. What a wonderful opportunity!

But what if, despite witnessing all these wondrous events, your heart remained unchanged? This appears to be the case with Judas Iscariot, who will always be remembered as the one of the 12 who betrayed Jesus. How did this fall from grace occur? As we consider

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