1. “...it had been good for that man if he had not been born.” Matt. 26:24b Disastrous event, calamity

2. These are not the greatest tragedies... Death Acts 21:13 - Paul ready to die Phil. 1:21-22 - To die is gain Rev. 2:10 - faithful unto death Rev. 14:13- blessed are the dead

3. These are not the greatest tragedies... Poverty Lk. 9:58 - no place to lay his head Phil.4:11-12 - to be abased Wealth is greater danger Luke 6:24

4. These are not the greatest tragedies... Disease 2 Cor. 12:7-10 Paul had a thorn in flesh “my grace is sufficient” Job 13:15 - Though he slay me

5. These are not the greatest tragedies... Loss of loved one Job lost all his family Job 1:18 7 sons and 3 daughters Mary and Martha - Lazarus

6. These are not the greatest tragedies... Sin 1 John 2:1 “that ye sin not.” Adultery - 2 Sam. 11 & 12 Lying - lied to Uriah Murder - Had Uriah killed David was Forgiven

7. These are not the greatest tragedies... Sin Denial of Jesus - by Peter Betrayal of Jesus - by Judas

8. Comparison of tragedy in the life of Judas and life of Peter Judas Disciple - also Apostle Evil came into his life - Jn.12:4-6 Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver Matt 26:47-50

9. Comparison of tragedy in the life of Judas and life of Peter Peter Disciple - also Apostle Luke 22:31 Satan hath desired Matt. 26:35 “I will not deny thee” Matt. 26:69-75 denied 3 times Luke 22:61-62 - Peter wept

10. Which is Christ most willing to forgive? Peter John 21:15-17 - Asked Peter 3 times if he loved Him v.15 - Agape, Phileo v. 16 - Agape, Phileo v. 17 - Phileo, Phileo Judas Denied 3 times Affirmed love 3 times

11. Which is Christ most willing to forgive? Peter Judas returned money Matt. 27:3-5 Committed suicide- Acts 1:15-20 Judas regretted that he had sinned -- no godly sorrow Judas

12. 1 John 1:8-10 We all sin Must not continue in sin Confess – acknowledge

13. Godly Sorrow – 2 Cor. 7:9-10 Leads to repentance Changed heart - life Leads to salvation Turn around

14. Difference with Peter and Judas Judas – worldly sorrow sorry he got caught Peter – godly sorrow repentance, forgiven

15. Not: Death, poverty, disease, loss of a loved one, or sin! But, it is to sin and not repent, not to have godly sorrow !!

16. “The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.” Matt. 26:24

17. Jesus was talking about Judas Betrayed Christ Refused to repent Went out and hanged himself To lose our soul!

18. Save our Soul Belief, Repentance, Confession and Baptism Live faithfully