Matthew 27:3
When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 27:3?

2. What motivated Judas to feel remorse after betraying Jesus in Matthew 27:3?

3. How does Judas' remorse in Matthew 27:3 differ from true repentance?

4. Compare Judas' actions with Peter's denial and repentance in Matthew 26:75.

5. How can we guard against betrayal and remorse in our own lives?

6. What lessons can we learn from Judas' response to sin in Matthew 27:3?

7. Why did Judas feel remorse after betraying Jesus in Matthew 27:3?

8. Does Judas' repentance in Matthew 27:3 imply forgiveness was possible for him?

9. How does Matthew 27:3 challenge the concept of predestination?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 27?

11. What did Judas do with the blood money for betraying Jesus? He bought a field (Acts 1:18) and threw it into the temple; priests used it to buy a burial field (Matthew 27:5).

12. What was the cause of Judas's death?

13. Why do the accounts of Judas’ death in Matthew and Acts contradict each other?

14. Why is the field called Field of Blood? Because the priests bought it with the blood money (Matthew 27:8) Because of the bloody death of Judas therein (Acts 1:19)
Discussion Questions
1. What does Judas's remorse teach us about the difference between feeling sorry for our actions and true repentance?

2. How does the fulfillment of prophecy in Judas's betrayal strengthen your faith in the reliability of Scripture?

3. In what ways can we ensure that we are valuing Christ appropriately in our daily lives, avoiding the mistake of undervaluing His worth as Judas did?

4. How can we guard against the misuse of authority in our own spheres of influence, taking a lesson from the actions of the chief priests and elders?

5. Reflect on a time when you experienced remorse. How did you respond, and what steps can you take to ensure that your sorrow leads to genuine repentance and transformation?1. How does Judas' remorse and suicide impact your understanding of guilt and forgiveness?

2. What can we learn from Pilate's decision-making in the face of public pressure?

3. How does Jesus' silence during His trial inspire you to respond when unjustly accused?

4. What can you infer from the crowd's choice of Barabbas over Jesus?

5. How does the crucifixion narrative influence your understanding of Jesus' sacrifice?

6. In what ways does the scene at Golgotha contrast with Jesus' kingship?

7. How does the tearing of the temple curtain symbolize the relationship between God and humanity?

8. What significance do you find in the supernatural events following Jesus' death?

9. How does Joseph of Arimathea's act of providing a burial place for Jesus inspire you in terms of sacrifice and risk for your faith?

10. How do the actions of the chief priests and Pharisees to secure the tomb reflect their understanding or misunderstanding of Jesus?

11. How can you apply the lessons from Jesus' trial and crucifixion to your life in the face of suffering or persecution?

12. What does Judas' end teach you about the consequences of betrayal?

13. How does the public's participation in Jesus' crucifixion reflect societal dynamics you've witnessed?

14. What can you learn from the women who remained with Jesus till the end?

15. How does Matthew 27 alter your perception of victory and defeat?

16. In what ways does Jesus' burial by Joseph of Arimathea show respect and reverence?

17. How can the religious leaders' fear of Jesus' resurrection prophecy apply to situations in life where people act out of fear?

18. How can the darkness that fell over the land inspire you in your dark times?

19. What does Jesus' cry, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" teach about expressing distress and despair to God?

20. How does Jesus' journey from crucifixion to burial impact your understanding of the journey from suffering to redemption?

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