Events leading to Calvary reveal why we often stab others in the back. The New Testament uses the same verb form for each person or group who sold out Jesus Christ to be crucified. It’s the Greek word “paradidōmi” (to “hand over” or “betray” or “deliver”). Judas “handed Him over” to the priests out of GREED (Matthew 26:14-16). The religious leaders “handed Him over” to Pilate out of ENVY (Matthew 27:17, 18; Mark 15:9,10). Pilate “handed Him over” to the soldiers out of COWARDICE and political AMBITION (Mark 15:15; John 19:12; Luke 23:22-25). The crowd “betrayed” or “denied the Just & Holy One” out of IGNORANCE (Acts 7:52; 3:14-17; Luke 23:13-23). But the worse form of betrayal is to do so in Jesus name!—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 