1. That's your responsibility! (1-5)

There's a difference between repentance and regret. Peter wept bitter tears when he disowned Jesus. He despaired, but he did not run away from God. Later, the Risen Jesus came and forgave him. When Judas saw that Jesus was condemned to die, he was seized with remorse. He said, 'I have betrayed innocent blood,' and returned the 30 silver coins. But sins once committed cannot be undone by regrets. When Judas came to the chief priests with his regrets, they said, 'That's your responsibility.' Judas could not solve his sin problem. But if he had repented, God would forgive, for God forgives repentant sinners.

2. Blood money (6-10)

The religious leaders unwittingly fulfilled Scripture when they used the money to buy a potter's field (Zech 11:13). The Sovereign God was still in control of all events.

Application: Lord, help me to have a humble and repentant heart before you, for I am a sinner who needs your forgiveness.
One Word: Not regrets but repentance