[Cronos]

Like I said, God got pretty lucky that there was someone around who lacked faith, had greed, and was willing to go through the incredibly elaborate charade that Judas performed in order to betray the Son of Man

No. God KNEW Judas would betray Him, however, God did not MAKE Judas betray Him.

[P-Marlowe]

No. God KNEW Judas would betray Him, however, God did not MAKE Judas betray Him.

At what point in time was Judas' destiny sealed?

IOW when did God figure out that Judas would betray him if given the opportunity?

And if God knew, then why did God give him the opportunity? Why not prevent it?

Finally: Why did Jesus choose Judas?