Luke 22:3–6Luke 22:3–6 Then Satan entered into Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve disciples, and he went to the leading priests and captains of the Temple guard to discuss the best way to betray Jesus to them. They were delighted, and they promised to give him money. So he agreed and began looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus so they could arrest him when the crowds weren’t around.

Luke 22:21–23Luke 22:21–23 “But here at this table, sitting among us as a friend, is the man who will betray me. For it has been determined that the Son of Man must die. But what sorrow awaits the one who betrays him.” The disciples began to ask each other which of them would ever do such a thing.

Luke 22:47–48Luke 22:47–48 But even as Jesus said this, a crowd approached, led by Judas, one of the twelve disciples. Judas walked over to Jesus to greet him with a kiss. But Jesus said, “Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?” John 6:70 Then Jesus said, “I chose the twelve of you, but one is a devil.”

Luke 22:31–34Luke 22:31–34 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Peter said, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you.” But Jesus said, “Peter, let me tell you something. Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.”

Luke 22:54–60Luke 22:54–60 Having arrested Him, they led Him away and brought Him to the house of the high priest; but Peter was following at a distance…Peter was sitting among them. And a servant-girl, seeing him as he sat in the firelight and looking intently at him, said, “This man was with Him too.” But he denied it, saying, “Woman, I do not know Him.” A little later, another saw him and said, “You are one of them too!” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!” After about an hour had passed, another man began to insist, saying, “Certainly this man also was with Him, for he is a Galilean too.” But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are talking about.” Immediately, while he was still speaking, a rooster crowed. Mark 14:71 But he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this man you are talking about!”

Luke 22:61Luke 22:61 The Lord turned and looked at Peter…

Luke 22:61-62Luke 22:61-62 The Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him, “Before a rooster crows today, you will deny Me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly. Matthew 27:3–5 Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” But they said, “What is that to us? See to that yourself!” And he threw the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary and departed… Matthew 27:5–7 and he went away and hanged himself. The chief priests took the pieces of silver and said, “It is not lawful to put them into the temple treasury, since it is the price of blood.” And they conferred together and with the money bought the Potter’s Field as a burial place for strangers. Zechariah 11:12–13 …So they weighed out thirty shekels of silver as my wages…So I took the thirty shekels of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the L ORD. Zechariah 11:12–13 …So they weighed out thirty shekels of silver as my wages…So I took the thirty shekels of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the L ORD. CREDIBILITY OF SCRIPTURE Acts 1:18 (Now this man acquired a field with the price of his wickedness, and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his intestines gushed out. Acts 1:18 (Now this man acquired a field with the price of his wickedness, and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his intestines gushed out.

Judas vs. PeterJudas vs. Peter JUDAS PETER Betrayed with a Kiss Denied with an oath Premeditated Denies 3 times Very sorry Extremely sorry Goes on to lead early church End up in Hell John 17:12 “While I was with them, I was keeping them in Your name which You have given Me; and I guarded them and not one of them perished but the son of perdition, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. Main difference is in how they REACTED to their sin. Matthew 27:3 Then when Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that He had been condemned, he felt remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

Greek SchoolGreek School Μεταμέλομαι Metamelomai Meta = change Mellow = feeling A change of feeling, to feel remorse. Μεταμέλομαι Metamelomai Meta = change Mellow = feeling A change of feeling, to feel remorse. Μετάνοια Metanoia Meta=change Nous = mind Change of mind or perspective. Μετάνοια Metanoia Meta=change Nous = mind Change of mind or perspective. Drives us away from God. Goes back to God. Focused on my failure. Focus on God’s acceptance. Hopeful in God’s power. Despair and hopelessness. REMORSE REPENTANCE Titus 3:4–7 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we would be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 1 Peter 5:7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

2 Corinthians 7:102 Corinthians 7:10 Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. Metanoia Metamellomai WORDLY SORROW GODLY SORROW Repels us from God Draws us toward God Accepts responsibility Blame shifts Salvation and life Death

Conclusion Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God How will you react to your sorrow? Draw near to God for forgiveness? Destroy yourself with guilt and self-pity? How will you react to your sorrow? Draw near to God for forgiveness? Destroy yourself with guilt and self-pity?

Luke 15:15–20 – The Prodigal SonLuke 15:15–20 – The Prodigal Son He persuaded a local farmer to hire him, and the man sent him into his fields to feed the pigs. The young man became so hungry that even the pods he was feeding the pigs looked good to him. But no one gave him anything. “When he finally came to his senses, he said to himself, ‘At home even the hired servants have food enough to spare, and here I am dying of hunger! I will go home to my father and say, “Father, I have sinned against both heaven and you, and I am no longer worthy of being called your son. Please take me on as a hired servant.” ’ “So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. Acts 11:18 …“We can see that God has also given the Gentiles the privilege of repenting of their sins and receiving eternal life.” Galatians 4:5–6 God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” Galatians 4:5–6 God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, John 1:12 But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, Luke 22:32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:32 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”