Unresolved Guilt

UNRESOLVED GUILT

Matthew 27:1-5

I. He could not Escape his Guilt 1-3

   A. Result of his Sin 1-3

   B. Regret for his Sin 3

   C. Reward for his Sin 3

II. He could not Resolve his Guilt 3-5a

   A. Not Resolved with Contrition 3

   B. Not Resolved with Compensation 3b,5

   C. Not Resolved with Confession 4

   D. Not Resolve by his Comrades 4b

III. He could not Live with his Guilt 5b

    A. Self Infliction

    B. Self Destruction

UNRESOLVED GUILT

Matthew 27:1-10

1. How does Judas’ sin compare and contrast with Peter’s sin?

2. What had Judas not considered before he sinned? How did his guilt display itself? verse 3

3. What was Judas "reward" for his sin? verse 3 How did this motivate him and how does the "reward" for sin motivate us? How does the "reward" compare with his guilt?

4. How was Judas contrition deficient? How did he try to compensate for his guilt? Explain this way of thinking. verses 3&5

5. What was lacking in his confession? How did his comrades not help relieve his guilt? verses 3-4

6. What does Judas final act reveal about him? 5 What does it reveal about guilt? What is the only way to resolve guilt?