Why Did Jesus Choose Judas Knowing He Would Betray Him?

Why did Jesus choose Judas Iscariot as one of His twelve disciples, knowing full well that Judas would betray Him? Was it prophecy? Was it God's sovereign plan? Or was there something deeper going on? In this video, we dive into the biblical evidence behind one of Scripture's most puzzling questions — why Jesus deliberately chose the man who would hand Him over to be crucified for 30 pieces of silver. 🔍 In this video you'll learn: • Why Jesus chose Judas despite knowing his heart • The Old Testament prophecies Judas fulfilled (Psalm 41:9, Zechariah 11:12-13) • The difference between God's sovereignty and human free will • What Judas's story teaches us about faith, hypocrisy, and redemption • How Judas compares to Peter — both denied Jesus, only one repented 📖 Key Scriptures Referenced: • John 6:70-71 — "Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!" • John 13:18 — "I am not referring to all of you… But this is to fulfill this passage of Scripture" • Psalm 41:9 — "Even my close friend… has turned against me" • Matthew 26:14-16 — The 30 pieces of silver • Acts 1:16-20 — Peter's reflection on Judas after the resurrection 🔔 Subscribe for more Bible studies and biblical deep dives: [YOUR CHANNEL LINK] 👍 Like this video if it blessed you! 💬 Comment below: Do you think Judas had a choice, or was his betrayal predestined? #Jesus #JudasIscariot #BibleStudy #WhyDidJesusChooseJudas #BetrayalOfJesus #Christianity #BibleExplained #Gospel #FaithJourney #Theology