No they were plotting to kill an upstart rabbi
if he stayed were he was buried we wouldnt be having this conversation :-)
think,
without the betrayal. trial and execution, the christians wouldnt be
to get to an execution G_d would have had to plan to turn the hearts of certain religious leaders bitter.
As Ross pointed out Judas's actions so poisoned himself that he suicided out. Judas wasnt broke he didnt need the money. So why would he betray unless compelled to do so.
It all points to a large heavenly intercession to get the job done In that Time, In that Place.
Kinda shoots the free will thing all to heck dont it?
A few random thoughts
thanx,
bill
