A reflection on Acts 1:12-26.

Is it stupid that Judas dies in two contradictory ways in the New Testament? What do his deaths say about him, and how might they illuminate our faith?

I showed the first 40 seconds of this clip from Jesus Christ Superstar as part of this reflection. Trigger warning! – the clip goes on to show a graphic portrayal of Judas’ suicide from Matthew 27:3-5.

I also reflected on this painting by contemporary Australian artist Nathan Simpson: