Christ 2R Culture Podcast
372 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsIt is all about Jesus! Dr. Kurt Trucksess is the Lead Pastor of CrossWinds - a multisite Evangelical Free Church in Spirit Lake and Spencer, IA. This channel carries his sermons and occasionally a little something special for those who connect via the Internet.
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Why Do I Need The Bible?
January 02, 2022 18:35 - 53 minutes - 61.3 MBIn the sweltering heat of August in 1885, six and one-half inches of rain fell in Chicago in only 24 hours. Sewage from the city’s 750,000 residents and runoff from the stockyards washed into the Chicago River. The polluted water flowed into Lake Michigan. According to an exaggerated story in the Chicago Tribune, this toxic brew was sucked into the city’s drinking water. Soon people claimed that cholera, dysentery, and typhoid were ravaging parts of the city. In later years it was said that o...
What Does The Bible Say About Happiness?
December 26, 2021 21:06 - 52 minutes - 60 MBBlaise Pascal said, “All men seek happiness.” Thomas Aquinas, the most influential theologian of the Middle Ages, said, “No one can live without delight, and that is why a man deprived of spiritual joy goes over to carnal pleasures.” God created us with a longing to be happy. To satisfy that desire, people stuff almost into their life in search of pleasure. What does the Bible say about our craving for happiness and how can we find lasting happiness that doesn’t expire? Join us to learn what ...
Matthew 1:18-25 - What Does Joseph Teach Us About Courage At Christmas?
November 28, 2021 18:10 - 47 minutes - 54.1 MBChristmas is a hard time of year. Many find themselves alone and without family. Sometimes families don’t gather because of friction between relatives. Christmas is not for cowards. It takes courage. Join us as we learn the story of Joseph—the foster father of Jesus, and see what he teaches us about finding courage at Christmas.
Acts 10:1-43 - Go Big For The Gospel
November 14, 2021 21:15 - 53 minutes - 61.7 MBAs we remember Veteran’s Day, we are especially grateful for soldiers who take big risks to save lives. Currently, there are marines risking their lives in Afghanistan rescuing civilians caught behind enemy lines. One of those marines has rescued more than 30 people. Our hearts are inspired by soldiers like that who go big to save lives. In a similar way, we want to be a church filled with people that go big to share the gospel. We want to take big risks when it comes to saving lives eternall...
1 Peter 2:12 - Good Works, Good Will, And Good News
November 07, 2021 19:01 - 45 minutes - 51.6 MBOn December 17, 1941, North Platte residents gathered at the Union Pacific Depot because they heard that a troop train carrying the Nebraska National Guard would be coming through town. When the train stopped, it was actually the Kansas National Guard. After a few moments of awkward silence, the people of the town surged forward and shared their Christmas gifts with the young men on board. After all, they were someone’s children and it was Christmas time. That night, young Rae Wilson penned a...
1 Corinthians 9:19-23 - Embrace Change For The Gospel
October 31, 2021 18:02 - 48 minutes - 55.6 MBWith the prices at the gas pump hitting record highs, lawnmowers being outlawed in California, and empty store shelves while hundreds of container ships float off the California coast, the last thing we want is more change. The church feels like it is the one place that should be safe from change. As we turn to 1 Corinthians 9, we find the Bible telling us we must change. Join us as we learn how we must change for the sake of the gospel.
Luke 15:1-10 - We Are 4 The 1 Who Is Lost.
October 24, 2021 20:55 - 52 minutes - 60 MBThis week the remains of Brian Laundrie were found in Florida. The feverish hunt for Brian revived the search for many others who have gone missing. Unfortunately, most are never found. On the rare occasion when people are saved, it is one of the greatest joys a family can experience. This weekend we begin a series on CrossWind’s 5-Year Vision. We will learn how much joy God experiences when someone far from God is saved and comes home.
Jude 24-25 - The Greatness Of God Demands The Worship Of God
October 18, 2021 01:44 - 42 minutes - 48.1 MBIf you need a box of diapers, you will have a hard time finding them. Due to inflation and supply chain issues at least 1 in 3 Americans are facing a diaper shortage. Diapers are not the only item that is hard to find. Just about everything is scarce and pricey. As a result, people grumble against those in power. In the final message of Jude, we find there is no reason to grumble about what our God has done for us. Instead, there is every reason to sing his praises now and forever. Join us in...
Jude 17-23 - How Do I Survive In Apostate Times?
October 11, 2021 04:07 - 45 minutes - 52.2 MBA recent report claims the cost of living for an average family has risen $175 a month. For millions of Americans, their income is not keeping pace with expenses. How are people to survive? Just as it can be difficult to survive financially, today it is also difficult to survive spiritually. False teachers infiltrate churches and fill the Internet. Join us this weekend as we study Jude 17-23 and learn how to survive in spiritually tough times and not be led astray.
Jude 14-16 - What Does The Bible Teach About God's Judgement?
October 03, 2021 20:29 - 43 minutes - 49.7 MBBrian Laundrie has a nation looking for him. After the murder of Gabby Petito, Brian managed to evade the police. The longer he refuses to turn himself in, the more guilty he appears. A nation is wondering, will Brian get away with murder? Will justice be served? As we continue our study of Jude, we look at God’s promise of final justice. Nobody gets away with anything. We will also see the good news of a God who loves us so much that he offers to take the punishment we deserve.
Jude 11-13 - How Apostates Work
September 28, 2021 16:03 - 45 minutes - 52 MBThis year the movie “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” came to theaters. It is the behind-the-scenes story of Tammy Faye Baker, a woman driven by greed, sexual sin, all things gold, and ten pounds of makeup. The movie reveals the life that Jim and Tammy kept hidden for years and how money, sex, and power controlled their life and brought about their demise. This weekend, as we continue in our study of Jude, we learn more about the way apostates work and how—like the Bakkers—they lead Christians astray.
Jude 8-10 - How Do I Spot A Spiritual Terrorist
September 19, 2021 21:50 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBIn 2015, Shamima Begum left Britain to join the Islamic State in Syria. At the age of 15, she married a man who was later convicted of terrorism offenses. Since then she has repeatedly tried to return to Britain but the British government has refused to allow her to come home. As terrorism experts warn, she is not a student stuck overseas. She is a proven terrorist that can not be trusted. While some think she is being treated harshly, governments around the world take no chances when it come...
Jude 7 - Homosexuality And Hell
September 12, 2021 21:46 - 50 minutes - 57.9 MBFranklin Graham had a full house at the Hertz arena where he made a stop on his Decision America tour. Surprisingly thousands have signed petitions to stop Franklin Graham from speaking in arenas around the country. The Reverend Nathan Empsall explains why, “Graham engages in repeated hatred against the LGBTQ community despite the fact that each and every person is made in God’s image.” What has Franklin Graham said that the LGBTQ community finds so hateful and offensive? Graham claims the Bi...
Jude 5-7 - The Deadly Danger Of Rejecting Jesus
September 05, 2021 17:34 - 47 minutes - 54.5 MBThis week, Hurricane Ida pounded the East coast resulting in a staggering loss of life. As America leaves Afghanistan, the Taliban began moving house to house assassinating American sympathizers. Our hearts break to hear of these tragic and needless deaths. This weekend, as we continue our study in the book of Jude, we come face to face with a tragedy greater than any seen on the news: rebellion against Jesus — which is the greatest tragedy in the universe. Join us as we learn how fighting fo...
Jude 3-4 - Spiritual Terrorists
August 29, 2021 17:25 - 49 minutes - 56.8 MBWhen America pulled out of Afghanistan, many were shocked at how quickly the Taliban regained the country and infiltrated the cities. It turns out the terrorists weren’t beaten. They were hiding waiting for the right time to seize control. In a similar way, spiritual terrorists stand ready to infiltrate the church. They are looking for opportunities to seize control and steer the church away from the only gospel that can save. Join us as we learn how to recognize spiritual terrorists.
Jude 1-2 - Meet Jude, Servant Of Jesus
August 22, 2021 20:08 - 50.3 MB application/octet-streamCOVID-19 has killed over 4 million people around the globe. Early in the pandemic, we heard there was evidence the virus originating in a lab in China. Then, almost immediately, we were told the lab-leak theory couldn’t possibly be true. The virus originated in an animal market. This month, after an extensive investigation, the government now believes the China lab-leak theory is true after all. Plus, many of those who claimed the lab-leak theory wasn’t true intentionally deceived the public....
Luke 11:5-13 - Why Should We Pray?
August 17, 2021 21:04 - 29 minutes - 33.3 MBThis special message was given at the One Church - One Day joint worship service at the Arnold's Park green space. Due to the outdoor event, there is wind noise in the recording we were not able to remove. If God knows everything, why pray? If God has already planned the future, why pray and ask God to change the future? Does prayer make a difference? In our final study on prayer, we look at what Jesus taught his disciples in the Gospel of Luke immediately following the Lord’s Prayer about...
Virtual Church - Why God Doesn't Want You Staying Home
July 25, 2021 20:08 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWe live in a YouTube world. People are constantly consuming videos on their phones. While a modest number of churches had an online presence before the pandemic, COVID pushed most churches into the virtual church world. Thankfully, the Internet is helping churches reach more people with Jesus. Megachurches, like Saddleback in California, have as many as 20,000 people joining them online each weekend. While God is using the virtual church to grow his kingdom, there are unintended consequences ...
Titus 3:1-8 - How Can Christians Change A Nation?
July 11, 2021 23:09 - 44 minutes - 25.8 MBDisrespect of authority is rampant in our country. The media mocks our government leaders. In our cities, police are defunded and attacked. How can Christians stem the rising tide of disrespect for authority in our nation? What can we do to create a more God-honoring country? In this study, we discover the answer.
2 Timothy 4:9-22 - What Kind Of Person Am I In My Church?
June 20, 2021 22:27 - 52 minutes - 30.7 MBBusiness books tell us networking is the secret to success. It is not what you know but who you know that makes the difference. In the final verses of Paul’s letter to Timothy, Paul introduces us to his network. We see the different roles they played on his team and how they helped him reach the world with Jesus. God is not just concerned with our faithfulness to Him. He is also concerned with our faithfulness to one another.
2 Timothy 4:7-8 - Finishing Well - Part 2
June 13, 2021 21:24 - 52 minutes - 30.5 MBOne of the toughest races in the world is the Yukon Arctic Ultra. This competition involves running the Yukon Quest Trail in northern Canada in the dead of winter. The athletes run 100 miles around the clock entirely unsupported for days in the extreme Canadian winter. They run on remote unmaintained trails while towing their survival gear on a sled. It is one of the most life-threatening races on the planet. This week we continue our study in 2 Timothy and learn Christian life is not easy. I...
2 Timothy 4:6 - Finishing Well - Part 1
June 06, 2021 22:03 - 43 minutes - 25 MBIn the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the United States men’s 4x100m relay team was favored to win. The athletes on the American team were outstanding. They included Tyson Gay, the man who ran the fasted ever 100m time in the world. The Americans hopes for a gold came crashing down during a qualifying race when the baton pass from Darvis Patton to Tyson Gay went bad. Tyson dropped the baton. The drop was so costly the United States did not even finish the race. It doesn’t matter if you are the fasted...
2 Timothy 4:5 - What Is A Faithful Pastor? - Part 3
May 31, 2021 16:30 - 46 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week we finish our study on what it means to be a faithful pastor. We will look at the way Paul tells Timothy—and all faithful pastors—to handle difficult seasons when people leave the church to follow false teachers that deliver only people-pleasing messages to tickles the ears.
2 Timothy 4:3-4 - What Is A Faithful Pastor? - Part 2
May 23, 2021 13:06 - 44 minutes - 25.9 MBIn 2015, Josh Canfield—a lead choir director at Hill Song church, competed as a contestant on the Survivor television show. What came as a surprise was on the show he openly identified as being gay, a Christian, and on staff at Hill Song church. Shortly after the airing of that Survivor season, the church removed him from leadership. He didn’t understand why. He had told everyone in leadership on his campus that he was gay and in a relationship, yet they continued to let him lead because of h...
2 Timothy 4:1-2 - What Is A Faithful Pastor? - Part 1
May 09, 2021 22:43 - 50 minutes - 29.5 MBOn September 11, 2001, American was attacked by terrorists that flew planes into the World Trade Center. Thankfully one of the highjacked planes did not reach its intended target. It crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. The famous last words from that flight were spoken by Todd Beamer as he and the other passengers tried to regain control of the plane. They were, “Let’s Roll.” Those famous last words were later used as the rallying cry of the President to inspire America to fight back against ...
2 Timothy 3:16-17 - Can I Trust My Bible?
May 02, 2021 22:01 - 43 minutes - 25.1 MBAdam Hamilton is a prolific author and the pastor of a large United Methodist Church in Leawood, Kansas. He was interviewed on the United Methodist web \site about the question, “Do you have to read the Bible literally?” His answer was that sometimes you read the Bible more literally, while other times you read the Bible less literally. For example, he doesn’t consider Adam and Eve to be literal historical figures. It also doesn’t matter to him if Jonah was literally in the belly of a great f...
2 Timothy 3:14-17 - How Do I Stand Strong For Jesus?
April 25, 2021 22:59 - 45 minutes - 26.3 MBToday it is hard to know what to believe. A recent Gallup pole revealed seven out of ten Americans do not trust the major news networks. The media is seen as a political manipulation machine instead a source of unvarnished truth. Even more prevalent than the deception of today’s media is the religious deception around us. Satan is working hard to draw people away from Jesus. How can we be a strong Christian that is faithful to the end of our life and avoid being deceived? Join me as Paul show...
2 Timothy 3:10-13 - Why Do I Need Christian Heroes?
April 18, 2021 23:58 - 41 minutes - 24.1 MBAlwyn Cashe is an American hero from the Iraq War. After his Bradley Fighting Vehicle was hit by a roadside bomb, even though he escaped with minimal injuries, he went back to the burning vehicle seven times to pull his unconscious men to safety before they were consumed by the flames. As a result of his heroic efforts, he died from burns that covered most of his body. All of those burns he received because he risked his life to pull his men to safety. Alwyn is a true American hero. He cared ...
2 Timothy 2:5-9 - How Do I Avoid Getting Spiritually Scammed?
April 11, 2021 21:49 - 49 minutes - 28.8 MBEach week our phone rings with a number we do not recognize. It is usually a robo-caller or a scammer claiming they want to sell us an obscure product, such as an extended warranty on our car. The growth of the Internet has led to exponential growth in the scam artist industry. Through the Internet people reach across the ocean and attempt to steal our money and identity. Learning how to protect ourselves from these scoundrels is an essential part of life in the modern world. Scam artists are...
1 Corinthians 15:29-34 - How Does The Resurrection Change The Way I Live?
April 04, 2021 19:25 - 56 minutes - 32.9 MBEaster comes every spring. It was placed on the calendar in the spring so the new life rising out of the earth after a cold and dead winter would be an annual reminder of Jesus rising to life after death for us. While Easter is a wonderful reminder of the empty tomb, how does the resurrection of Jesus change the way we live the rest of the year? In this study we learn how Jesus' resurrection changes the way we live every day.
2 Timothy 3:1-4 - The Danger Of Self Love
March 14, 2021 23:05 - 47 minutes - 27.8 MBIn popular conversation we frequently hear about the importance of loving ourselves. People are told to love themselves more. They are told they won’t be able to love another person until they learn to love themselves. We are told we need to learn to love ourselves to succeed in life. While psychologists have beat the self-love drum since the 1960’s, the Bible has a different way of looking at this subject. A focus on loving ourselves spells the death of a relationship with God and with other...
2 Timothy 2:23-26 - Christians In Conflict
March 07, 2021 14:15 - 48 minutes - 28.2 MBThe news is filled with conflict. It is one story after another of evil, corruption, and fighting. It is no surprise when bitterness and disputes creep into the church. How are we to handle distracting arguments? What should we do when Christians hurt us or say evil things about us behind our back? In this message, we see what the Bible teaches us about how we can be most useful to Christ and his kingdom when there is conflict in the church.
2 Timothy 2:20-22 - How Can I Be Useful For God?
February 28, 2021 23:49 - 42 minutes - 24.8 MBEvery good sports team has a deep bench. The team needs players that can step into crucial positions in a moment’s notice. Sometimes bench athletes train just as hard as the starting lineup but see no playing time. What is important is that they are ready to go the moment the coach needs them. As Christians, our life is similar to a second-string athlete. We need to be prepared and ready to play for coach Jesus whenever he needs to call us off the bench. Join me as we learn how to be ready to...
2 Timothy 2:14-19 - How Do I Evaluate A Pastor?
February 21, 2021 22:39 - 43 minutes - 25.2 MBThe Internet gives us access to thousands of Bible teachers around the world. The pandemic forced us to stay home and worship online. For many that was a chance to shop around. It was a chance to experience some of the best communicators in the nation. How do we evaluate them? While they have the applause of the crowds, how do you know if they have the applause of God? Join us as we continue our study in 2 Timothy and learn how to tell the difference between a good pastor and bad one.
2 Timothy 2:8-13 - The Reward Is Worth The Sacrifice
February 14, 2021 22:52 - 57 minutes - 33.2 MBLast week Tom Brady and the Buccaneers celebrated another Super Bowl victory. While Tom and the players on his team are skilled at football, a Super Bowl victory doesn’t come without hard work and sacrifice. The reward of a Super Bowl championship makes all the sacrifice worth it. As Christians, when we share the gospel, we will be met with resistance by a world that is opposed to Christ and His kingdom. The good news is God promises to reward those who faithfully share the Good News. Join us...
2 Timothy 2:1-7 - Spiritual Strength
February 07, 2021 22:13 - 45 minutes - 26.4 MBThis past week, one of our nations top athletes announced his retirement. His name is Matt Fraser. For the last five years he is the world champion of the CrossFit games. For half a decade he held the title of the fittest man on the planet. What will Matt do in retirement? Like other famous CrossFit athletes, he will spend his time sharing his secrets of physical fitness. As we continue in 2 Timothy, we find Paul sharing his secrets of spiritual fitness. Join us as we learn how to develop spi...
2 Timothy 1:9-18 - Guarding The Gospel
January 31, 2021 22:39 - 53 minutes - 30.8 MBOne of a soldier’s highest honors is to stand guard at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. If you have visited Arlington National Cemetery, you know how seriously each sentinel takes his duty. The tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been guarded 24 hours a day, 7 days a week since 1937. No matter the weather the sentinels guard the tomb. Even in September 2003 during Hurricane Isabel, the sentinels kept guard. This week we look at an honor greater than guarding the Unknown Soldier’s tomb. We have th...
2 Timothy 2:6-10 - How Do I Speak About Jesus In A World That Is Against Him?
January 25, 2021 01:05 - 48 minutes - 28 MBChick-Fil-A is the most popular restaurant chain in America. Unfortunately there are times when city councils and universities forbid the chain from opening a restaurant in their community because of their Christian beliefs and practices. It is not just Chick-Fil-A that pays a price for identifying themselves with Jesus. Each of us will experience shame and embarrassment when we talk about Jesus in public. How do we find the courage to speak for Jesus when we are shamed for Him? Join me as we...
2 Timothy 1:1-7 - How Do I Motivate Those I Mentor?
January 17, 2021 22:05 - 39 minutes - 22.7 MBIn 1960, James Rodgers was executed by firing squad for the murder of a local coal miner. As was the custom, before his death the state offered to grant one final request. He requested a bullet proof vest! The final words of someone’s life reveal what is important to them. In Rodger’s case, he wanted to live. 2 Timothy is the final letter of Paul’s life. In this short book he teaches us what was important to him, that is being faithful to Christ to the end life. Join us as we learn more about...
Psalm 19 - Take Up And Read
January 10, 2021 20:02 - 49 minutes - 28.6 MBFor the last 40 years, Gallup surveyed Americans about their belief in the Bible. In 2017, for the first time in the Gallup’s history, more Americans believed the Bible was a book of fables, legends, and moral principles recorded by man (26%) than believed the Bible is the Word of God and relevant to everyday life (24%). More Americans see the Bible as irrelevant than prior generations! Is reading the Bible a waste of time and energy? What happens when we neglect reading the Bible? What does ...
Mark 16:9-20 - The Amazing Ending Of The Gospel Of Mark
December 27, 2020 19:34 - 52 minutes - 30.3 MBThe Gospel of Mark ends with odd verses. Modern translations have a disclaimer letting us know Mark's final verses do not appear in the oldest copies of Mark's gospel. How did these verses end up at the end of this book? How do we know Mark didn't write them? If we can't trust that part of the Bible, how do we know we can trust the rest of our Bible? Join me as we use Mark's final verses to launch into the fascinating world of text criticism. We will learn how God worked to make one of the ol...
Matthew 1:18-2:12 - Christmas Is About Worship
December 24, 2020 18:18 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBChristmas is about worship! In Matthew's Christmas story, we see three different people worship Jesus. The way they worship Jesus tells how they value Jesus. In the same way, the way we worship Jesus reveals the truth about the way we feel about Him. Join the CrossWinds Church Spirit Lake campus as we celebrate Jesus' birth by giving Jesus our best in worship! NOTE: When researching for this sermon, I asked Google the distance between Babylon and Jerusalem. Google coughed up an answer of 1,...
Romans 6:1-14 - The Gift Of A Changed Life
December 20, 2020 22:27 - 44 minutes - 25.7 MBOur family placed presents under the tree before Christmas Eve. The week before Christmas meant a pile of presents for all to see. As an only child, I was thrilled that most had my name on them! It felt like I hit the jackpot! Christmas morning was different. I learned all the presents were not the same. Many of them were needed but less than thrilling. They were packages of socks, underwear, and a new shirt for church. That was not what a young boy was looking for on Christmas morning. Thank...
Mark 16:1-8 - The Resurrection of Jesus
November 22, 2020 23:17 - 45 minutes - 27.8 MBWhat was the most shocking moment of your life? Maybe it was the sudden death of a spouse. Maybe it was the unexpected loss of a job. Shocking surprises don't have to be negative. Sometime they are positive, like winning the lottery. As the Gospel of Mark draws to a close, we find the most shocking and unexpected surprise in the history fo the world, the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Join us as we learn why the resurrection is a historical fact we can trust, not fake news fiction inten...
Mark 15:42-47 - The Burial Of Jesus
November 15, 2020 22:21 - 46 minutes - 28.6 MBWhen was the last time you saw a miracle? For most of us, we have never seen an honest-to-goodness biblical style miracle where a hand was restored, food was created out of thin air, or the dead were raised to life. It is easy to wonder if God is at work in our world or if we are left to fate and chance. As we study the burial of Jesus, we see another way God is at work in the world besides the miraculous. It is called providence. Join us as we learn how God is direct our future and guides ou...
Mark 15:33-41 - The Death Of Jesus
November 08, 2020 22:47 - 47 minutes - 29 MBThe "Great American Eclipse" of August 21, 2017 is now history. April 8, 2024 is the next total solar eclipse. It will darken a 115 mile wide section of America from Texas to Maine. When Jesus died on the cross, thick darkness covered the land. Was that just a solar eclipse? If it wasn't an eclipse, what caused the darkness in Jerusalem for three hours that day? Join us for the answer.
Mark 15:21-32 - The Crucifixion
November 01, 2020 15:12 - 45 minutes - 27.8 MBWhat was the darkest hour of human history? Was it D-Day when thousands of men went to their graves? Was it World War II? The darkest hour of human history involved the death of one man, the man who was God who began sin for us. Join us as we examine the darkness of the Crucifixion as we anticipate the brilliance of the resurrection.
Mark 15:1-20 - Jesus Before Pilate
October 25, 2020 22:24 - 50 minutes - 31.1 MBWhat was it like for Jesus to be accused of things he didn't do? In this study, we examine Jesus' Roman trial before Pilate that led to his execution. We will see how the message of the gospel displays itself in one of Jesus' darkest hours.
Mark 14:53-72 - Courage and Coward Under Pressure
October 19, 2020 01:48 - 45 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week, Amy Coney Barrett is being grilled by the Senate for potential confirmation to the Supreme Court. It is a time when senators attempt to find anything in her past that would disqualify her for the position. The hope is that she would insure truth and justice in the highest court of our land. As we study Jesus' trial before the Jewish Sanhedrin, the Jewish Supreme Court—a court that was also committed to truth and fairness, we find the ultimate miscarriage in justice to send Jesus to...
Mark 14:43-52 - The Kiss Of Death
October 11, 2020 19:50 - 53 minutes - 27.8 MBWe live in politically divided world. As the election approaches, the hatred between political parties heats up. As Christians, how are we to speak about the other party? How are we to act toward them? As we study Judas' betrayal of Jesus, we learn how to live in these divided and hateful days.