Judas's Remorse and True Repentance

Matthew, in chapters 26 and 27, uniquely compares Jesus' trial to Peter's trial, and then Peter's failure to Judas's failure. In Matt 27:1-10 we see Judas's remorse and worldly sorrow that only led to death, whereas Peter's godly sorrow led to true repentance and life.

With Judas's failure we have an important opportunity to look at what true repentance actually is, as we use the Baptist Catechism Q92 in our comparison of Judas and Peter.

This sermon, then, walks through Matthew 27:1-10 and Judas's remorse with the main goal to understand true repentance. But the sovereignty of God is seen every step of the way, reminding and comforting us that even in the midst of the worst evil of men, God is in charge for His glory and our good.

I. Reconvene of Sanhedrin (vv1-2)
II. Remorse of Judas (vv3-5)
III. Reaction of Priests (vv6-10)
IV. Repentance unto Life (Q92)