Judas Betrays Jesus, Mary Honors Him
Gary WhittakerShare
The Spy Among Us and the Woman Who Saw It Coming
Man, Myth, Legend – Day 4: Holy Wednesday
🔹 The Man (What Actually Happened)
Wednesday is mostly quiet on the surface, but behind the scenes, two stories unfolded—one in betrayal, one in devotion. Both set the stage for everything that followed.
📍 In Bethany:
Jesus was reclining at a dinner in the house of Simon the Leper. During the meal, a woman—identified as Mary of Bethany in John’s Gospel—broke open a jar of pure nard, a costly perfume worth a year’s wages, and anointed Jesus.
Some of the disciples, led by Judas, objected:
“Why this waste? This could have been sold and given to the poor!”
(Matthew 26:8–9)
But Jesus defended her:
“She has done a beautiful thing... She poured this perfume on Me to prepare Me for burial.”
She saw what others missed: Jesus was going to die. She didn’t preach. She acted. Her worship was prophetic.
📍 In Jerusalem:
That same night, Judas Iscariot went to the chief priests and offered to betray Jesus.
“What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?”
They paid him 30 silver coins, and from that moment, Judas looked for an opportunity.
One woman poured out her treasure. One man sold out his Savior.
Two stories. One day. A holy tension.
Relevant disciple profiles:
🔹 The Myth (What People Get Wrong)
“Judas had no choice.”
Scripture shows Judas made a decision. Influenced? Yes. But responsible. He acted out of disillusionment, greed, or fear—maybe all three. It’s a warning about how proximity to Jesus isn’t the same as loyalty to Him.
“Jesus didn’t know what Mary was doing.”
He absolutely did. He called it preparation for burial. This moment wasn’t random. Mary was listening. She saw the path Jesus was walking—and honored Him before the cross.
“Mary was wasting resources.”
That’s Judas talking. Jesus said what she did would be remembered forever. Devotion isn’t waste. And when it's prophetic, it costs something real.
🔹 The Legend (Why It Still Matters)
This is the pivot point.
In one home, a woman pours out her love with clarity and cost. In another room, a disciple trades the Savior for silver and secrecy.
We still live in this tension: Worship or betrayal? Pour out or cash out? See clearly or walk away?
Mary reminds us: you don’t need a mic to preach. Just a jar and some boldness.
Judas reminds us: you can walk with Jesus and still miss Him completely.
In the Jack Righteous Universe, this day reminds us of the quiet choices that shape entire destinies. Not every battle is loud. Some are fought—and lost—over dinner.
👥 Community Note
Who are you resonating with today—Mary or Judas?
And if you’ve got a track from Suno that taps into themes of betrayal, loyalty, or devotion—we want to hear it.
And if you're new to the series, check the full arc starting here:
📖 Why the 12 Disciples Still Matter
📚 Explore the Full Passion Week Series
Walk the final days of Jesus with clarity, depth, and purpose—one day at a time:
➕ Want the bigger picture?
This article breaks down how it all fits together—and why the resurrection still disrupts, heals, and sends: