The Bait of Satan by John Bevere
Week 6: Chapter 5 — Spiritual Betrayal
Read Chapter 5 of The Bait of Satan. Key Scripture: John 13:18-30; Psalm 41:9.
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There is a particular kind of wound that comes when someone we trusted spiritually turns against us — this chapter examines that wound honestly and asks what Christ himself models for us.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Bevere opens this chapter by examining the betrayal of Jesus by Judas — someone Jesus had personally chosen, discipled, and trusted with leadership responsibilities. Why does he call this the ultimate example of spiritual betrayal, and why does he say it is especially instructive for the church today?
2.John 13:18 shows Jesus quoting Psalm 41:9 — "He who eats bread with Me has lifted up his heel against Me" — at the Last Supper. Bevere notes that Jesus knew what was coming and still washed Judas's feet. What does that tell us about what forgiveness actually requires of us emotionally and practically?
3.Bevere distinguishes between spiritual betrayal (which involves a broken trust in the context of ministry or close spiritual relationship) and ordinary conflict. Why does he argue that spiritual betrayal carries a unique power to wound — and a unique potential to destroy a person's walk with God if it is not handled correctly?
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