The Silent Wednesday: Judas Bargains With The Enemy
Today has been a day of uncharacteristic silence from the Master. While Jerusalem hums with the frantic energy of Passover preparation, Jesus has largely remained in Bethany. It is a day of rest for the body, but a day of intense plotting for His enemies.
In a dark corner of the city, Judas Iscariot has met secretly with the chief priests to discuss the betrayal of the Master. Motivated by greed, he has agreed to hand Jesus over in the absence of the crowd for the price of thirty pieces of silver—the value of a common slave. The trap is now officially set.
"Then one of the twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, 'What are you willing to give me to deliver Him to you?' And they weighed out thirty pieces of silver to him."
— Matthew 26:14-15
— Matthew 26:14-15
Timeline Box:
Traditional Passion Week chronologies identify Wednesday as a day of rest for Jesus and the finalization of the betrayal plot by Judas.
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