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Welcome to this special Easter edition of Redeeming the Chaos with Laurie Christine! 

A FAMILY DEVOTIONAL FOR EASTER

For 30 days leading up to Easter, I will be reading to you from my easter devotional book, Come and See! 30 Family Bible Stories for Easter.  

Today, I am reading Come and See! Chapter 15 – THERE MUST BE SOME MISTAKE.

Come and See!  invites families of elementary-aged children to experience firsthand the anticipation, the sorrow, the tragedy, the fear, and the ultimate triumph of Jesus’ death and resurrection. 

Through the eyes of six eye witnesses, you will be led on a journey through the busyness of  the streets of Jerusalem, to the despair of Golgotha, and finally to the celebration of the empty grave.

This bookincludes 30 short devotional stories, each with accompanying Scripture references and questions for discussion and imagination.

We are going to be reading one story each day leading up to Easter.  You’re welcome to grab the kids and listen together for your family Bible time.  Or, if you would rather read to your kids on your own, you can DOWNLOAD A FREE COPY OF THE ENTIRE EBOOK HERE.

LISTEN TO COME AND SEE! CHAPTER 15 – THERE MUST BE SOME MISTAKE

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THERE MUST BE SOME MISTAKE – Told by Judas, A Disciple of Jesus

“Whoa, wait a minute. That couldn’t be right. They were just going to rough Jesus up a little. Teach him a lesson. Nobody ever said anything to me about killing him!  JUDAS, DISCIPLE OF JESUS

I had left the Garden of Gethsemane the night before, feeling somewhat unappreciated. The next morning, I rolled out of bed and headed back to the temple in Jerusalem. I wanted to find out what had happened to Jesus, but mostly, I was hoping for a bit of recognition — a slap on the back, if you will. I still felt bitter about last night. I was the one who led them to Jesus. They couldn’t have arrested him without me! I wanted the religious leaders to at least say “Thank you.”

I entered the courtyard of the temple just as several chief priests were passing through. “Hey, did you hear about last night?” I waved, trying to get their attention. “Did you hear how I marched right up to Jesus and gave him a kiss? You should have seen his face!” I laughed nervously.

The priests continued past me, clearly in a hurry to get somewhere. “Sure, Judas,” one of them scoffed over his shoulder. “You were great.” I got the feeling he didn’t really mean what he said.

“Where are you all going so early in the morning?” I asked.

“Oh, didn’t you hear?” One of the priests smirked at me, a look of eager triumph spreading across his face. “Jesus was condemned to die! Pilate announced the verdict early this morning. In fact, the Roman soldiers are probably beginning the crucifixion this very minute.”

Crucifixion?