THIS MONTH’S BIBLICAL THEME IS: Jesus loves.
Throughout our stories this month, the love of Jesus shines bright. Jesus’ unconditional love reaches beyond all boundaries. Jesus knew the suffering ahead, yet His love compelled Him to move forward for our sake. Even in the pain of betrayal, Jesus remained faithful—His love never wavered. Through every act, Jesus showed us a love that is constant, sacrificial, and beyond measure.
THIS MONTH’S UNIT TITLE IS: The Great Love Race
Jesus races after us with relentless, unstoppable love. His love is not passive. It pursues, chases and overcomes every obstacle to reach our hearts. From the dusty roads of Galilee to the cross at Calvary, Jesus showed that love moves—it takes action, endures pain and never quits. Jesus ran the race all the way to the end for us.
Judas Betrays Jesus
The religious leaders plotted against Jesus, and Judas Iscariot agreed to betray Him for silver. During the Passover meal, Jesus foretold His suffering and betrayal. Later, in the garden, Jesus prayed, but His disciples slept. Judas led a mob to arrest Jesus and betrayed Him with a kiss. Jesus was arrested and taken away.
Jesus knew exactly what Judas was going to do. Jesus loved Judas before he messed up, and He even loved Judas after Judas betrayed Him. Jesus’ arrest was part of God’s plan for Him to die on the cross for all our sins. Romans 5:8 says, God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Jesus loved Judas and all of us so much that He took the punishment for our sin. He made a way for us to be forgiven and turn back to God.
