Like Judas, the first Son of Perdition, the Papacy, has given the churches that
follow its traditions a false sign of love for Christ. Instead of demonstrating Two Kisses
loyalty to Christ by keeping His commandments, the churches have replaced
the true Sabbath with a substitute of human origin. While the observance of Although much of Jesus life has been recorded in the Bible, the Bible only
Sunday is supposed to be a sign of worship and loyalty to Christ, in actuality, records two times when Jesus was kissed during His earthly life. Both of
like Judas' kiss, it is a sign of betrayal. these incidences happened during the last week of Jesus life on earth. Both
of these kisses were from individuals who claimed to love and honor Him.
14. What does Jesus say about those who disregard His In reality, however, they were very different kisses. In this lesson we will
study these stories and discover what they teach us about our relationship
commandments in order to follow human traditions? with Christ in the final days of earth's history.
Matthew 15:9________________________________________ 1. What are we commanded to do by the Father?
In the last days, everyone will have to choose whether they will accept the Psalm 2:7___________________________________________
great forgiveness of Jesus and love Him much, by obeying His
commandments, or whether they will worship the beast and his image by In ancient times, a kiss as a sign of respect and honor was expected of
obeying the traditions of men. See Revelation 13:15-17. It is interesting to anyone who would visit a dignitary or leader. In ancient times, the son of a
note that it was Judas himself that led the disciples in their denigration of king would demand such honor. Anyone who would not render honor to the
Mary's gift. See John 12:4,5. In the last days, God will have a church on Prince, would be considered disloyal and would be worthy of punishment.
the earth, that although it was once very sinful and rebellious, has been To kiss the Son, Jesus Christ, is to honor the Father. To refuse to honor the
forgiven and cleansed by Jesus. This church will keep the true Sabbath day Son of God is to disgrace and outrage the King.
holy, as a sign of devotion, reverence, and true love for Jesus. Like Judas,
many professed Christians will think that such strict obedience to Jesus'
commands is an unnecessary waste. Those Christians, who choose to honor 2. In addition to honor and reverence, what does a kiss
the traditions of men instead of obeying Jesus commands will persecute the signify in the following verses?
beloved, true disciples of Christ just before Jesus comes again.
1 Kings 19:18________________________________________
15. When it might have seemed to Mary that she might
have made a mistake, who came to her defense? 1 Peter 5:14_________________________________________
Mark 14:6-9_________________________________________ 3. Who kissed Jesus while He was eating at a Pharisee's
house?
Luke 7:38___________________________________________
From other accounts of this incident we know that the woman who kissed
Jesus was Mary Magdalene. For further study read John 12:1-10, Matthew
26:6-12, and Mark 14:3-8.
For Additional Lessons and to know more about how to
prepare for Jesus’ second coming contact: 4. What did Mary give to Jesus?
David L Wilson, Bible Instructor: 1-423-645-6621
bibleteacher@theeverlastingcovenant.org John 12:3___________________________________________
5. What happened when Mary did this? of betrayal and murder. Perhaps it is well for us to ask, what these things
mean for us. Could we pretend to honor Jesus while really dishonoring
Him? Like the contrast between Mary's kiss and Judas' kiss, could there also
Matthew 26:8________________________________________
be true and false ways for us to show love for Christ today?
When Mary poured out all of her life savings on Jesus head and feet, the
disciples could not appreciate what she was doing. Those who should have 10. What does Jesus say is the true sign that we love Him?
valued Jesus the highest failed to recognize the worth of the Messiah. Only
Mary's heart overflowed with love for the Master. The disciples did not feel John 14:15__________________________________________
that they were such bad sinners, only Mary, who had known the depths of
her own sin and had been delivered by Jesus, could appreciate the 11. Which commandment is especially a sign of our love
forgiveness and love of the Messiah. relationship with God?
6. Why did Mary kiss Jesus? Ezekiel 20:20________________________________________
Luke 7:40-47________________________________________ The observance of the Sabbath commandment is identified by God's Word as
a special sign of our relationship with the Creator God. Obeying Him
___________________________________________________ implicity is how we honor Him as our Lord and Saviour.
Mary's kiss was a true sign of love. Once Mary's life had been controlled by 12. What does a woman symbolize in the Bible?
demons, but Jesus had come and set her free from the power of Satan. See
Luke 8:2. Mary's life had been changed by the forgiveness and love of Ephesians 5:25,26____________________________________
Jesus. Mary felt that it was the least she could do, to give everything she had
to Jesus and humbly kiss His feet. Mary, in fact, is a symbol of God's last day church. Like Mary, the church of
the last days will be a humble and repentant church. Mary loved Jesus much
7. In contrast to Mary's love and devotion, what did Judas for she knew how sinful she was and how much Jesus had forgiven her.
do immediately after this incident? The church in the last days will also know its own sinfulness and
helplessness. God's remnant church will love Jesus much, because Jesus has
forgiven its great and many sins. It is a church that will gladly pour out all
Matthew 26:14-16____________________________________ that it has for Him. Like Mary's kiss of love, Christ's true church will honor
Him by obeying all of His commandments. Such a church will reveal its
8. When Judas came to betray Jesus, what did he do? devotion to Christ by keeping His Sabbath holy as a true sign of love for
Him.
Matthew 26:47-49____________________________________
13. What title does Judas share with the Antichrist of the
9. What was Judas' kiss to the mob that followed him? last days?
John 17:12__________________________________________
Matthew 26:48_______________________________________
"The kisses of an enemy are deceitful." Proverbs 27:6. So it was with Judas'
2 Thessalonians 2:3___________________________________
kiss. While pretending to be a sign of love and honor, it was really the sign