In this message, in the early weeks after Easter, Pastor Eric invites us to reflect on Judas:
How is it that scripture remembers him? How much of this negative image may be a projection of the rest of the disciples own shame for having deserted and denied Jesus during his greatest hour of need? Does Judas become a sort of scapegoat?
And similarly, how have we done that--projected our own shame onto others; turned individuals or groups of people into scapegoats as a way of trying to not confront our own failures and mistakes?
How far does God's love go? Does it extend to Judas? Does it extend to even the "worst" among us? Does it extend to the "worst" that you've done? Can you imagine God's love turning the world upside down and blessing even Judas--even the "Judas" in you?
