His death was a victory, not adefeat.In Gethsemnne Jesus made his finaldedication of himself to his victoriouswork of redemption.I. Tho Betraying Judas, vv. 47-50, In this hour of consecration Judasenters, guiding the mob Into the sacred precincts of our Lord's retreat (It has been suggested that perhapsthis act of betrayal was In order toprecipitate the Messianic claims ofJesus and compel him to