As the disciples waited and prayed for the promised Holy Spirit, Peter realizes from Scripture that a replacement for Judas must be appointed.

We see from this passage that Scripture will always be fulfilled - not only in the positive and comforting passages that speak of the blessings of the Lord, but also in those threatenings concerning the Lord’s enemies.

We examine this account and apply it to our situation - particularly encouraging those who are lost to turn from their sin to Christ. We also resolve some of the apparent difficulties in comparing this account with those in the Gospels, and take time to see how Judas’ actions could be prophesied in Scripture yet he himself still act freely and be to blame in his betrayal of Christ.