Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}
On each episode, Shannon Popkin and her guest talk through one of the most interesting or astonishing stories (narratives) of the Bible, and how to live like it's true.
Know the story, share the story, live the story!
Shannon is the author of five books, and speaks regularly for Christian women's retreats, conferences, and events. Shannon lives with her family in West Michigan. Learn more at www.shannonpopkin.com.
Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}
Retelling the Story of Judas {John 13}
How do you behave during suspenseful movie scenes? I tend to make lots of noise, and call out to the characters on screen who can't hear me (which drives my kids nuts). Today we're going to revisit and retell the suspenseful scene where Jesus is seated next to the one who will betray him: Judas.
Bible Passage: John 13:17-30
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Mentioned Resources:
- Article and video about the seating arrangement of the last supper
- Instructions for observing Passover
- Offering of the Sop
- Comparison Girl: Lessons from Jesus on Me-Free Living in a Measure-Up World
- Get the full-length show notes.
Music: Cade Popkin Music
The True Story of Judas
From a storytelling perspective, this is an amazing scene of suspense. There's a dinner party. The Rabbi and his followers have gathered in an upper room, and we're looking in—knowing that something is about to happen. Our author, John, has already let us know that Judas is going to betray Jesus, and Satan has entered him.
But then, as we watch the scene unfold, we see Jesus seat Judas beside him in the seat of honor at the feast.
I've linked to a video that really helped me understand the customary way of seating around a triclinium, which was a low u-shaped table that had cushions around it. The guests would lean in on their left sides, and their seating arrangement was according to greatness.
Read more in the full show notes here.
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