Et tu Brute?

Enjoy this message from Pastor Tyler Schoenberger called "Et tu Brute?" on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Reach Church in Bear, Delaware!

Betrayal cuts deeper than almost any other pain we can experience. Whether from close friends, trusted colleagues, or family members, the sting of betrayal leaves lasting wounds. Yet Jesus provides the perfect example of how to handle betrayal with grace and love.In John 13, Jesus knew exactly what was coming - Judas would betray him and Peter would deny him three times. Despite this knowledge, Jesus chose to serve his disciples by washing their feet, including the feet of those who would abandon him.

This act of humble service demonstrated his love that persisted regardless of their coming failures. John tells us that Jesus loved them to the end, showing unconditional love that wasn't based on their faithfulness.When we face betrayal, our instinct is to withdraw and protect ourselves. While the Psalms show us it's healthy to wrestle with these painful emotions, we're called not to stop loving others. This doesn't mean becoming doormats or ignoring wisdom about relationships. We can forgive while maintaining healthy boundaries. Forgiveness means releasing someone from what they owe us, but it doesn't automatically restore fellowship. Jesus offers us the ultimate example - on the very night he was betrayed, he broke bread and shared the cup, forgiving his betrayers ahead of time. Unlike human friends who may disappoint us, Jesus is the friend who sticks closer than a brother and whose love truly goes to the end.