Judas Iscariot – An Example of Taking Communion Unworthily?

“For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.”
- 1 Corinthians 11:29

Judas Iscariot is a very well known figure in the Bible. He is most remembered for his betrayal of Jesus. I want to look at the process of the betrayal and draw a connection thought to what happens when you take communion unworthily or with sin in your heart and life.

In Matthew 26:14-16, the Scriptures record that Judas meets with the chief priests and offers to sell Jesus to them for 30 pieces of silver.

In Matthew 26:25, Judas is seating with Jesus at the Last Supper. It’s here where Jesus institutes the ordinance of Communion – the Lord’s Table! Judas is there, taking.

In Matthew 26:47-56, Judas instructs the chief priests that the one he kisses is Jesus. Judas comes to Jesus and kisses Him. Then Jesus is arrested.

In Matthew 27:3-10, Judas sees the things that are taking place to Jesus. He goes to the chief priests and tries to give them back the money. When he leaves that place, Judas goes out and hangs himself.

Judas was one of the twelve. It’s debated if Judas was saved or not. That’s NOT my purpose in this thought to explain. The Lord used Judas as an example of this chilling point: if you take the Lord’s Table in a matter that is unworthily then you are taking it to the damnation of your soul. You can’t take it unworthily and get away with it. Judas took it and later, he would be hanging from a tree by his own accord.

Next time, communion is taking place at your church, seriously examine yourself. (1 Corinthians 11:28)

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