Mission of Grace Church

09/07/2026

John 1:12

09/05/2026

Matthew 27:1–10 presents one of Scripture’s most sobering scenes. Judas realizes the horror of what he has done. He returns the thirty pieces of silver, confesses that he has betrayed innocent blood, and is overwhelmed with remorse. Yet his tragedy teaches us an essential truth: remorse is not the same as repentance. Judas saw his sin clearly enough to despair, but he did not see Christ clearly enough to hope.

Peter also failed Jesus, and David committed grievous sins, but they ultimately turned toward God for mercy. Repentance does more than say, “I hate what I have done.” It says, “I have sinned, and I am running to the God I have offended because He alone can forgive me.”

Judas also reminds us that we cannot atone for our own sins. Self-condemnation, suffering, regret, and punishment can never cleanse the conscience. Only the sacrifice of Jesus can do that. When guilt says, “Someone must pay,” the gospel answers, “Someone already has.”

The thirty pieces of silver finally confront every heart with a searching question: What is Jesus worth to you? Nothing this world offers compares with Christ. He is our righteousness, our atonement, our refuge, and our Savior.

We cannot undo yesterday, but we can come to Christ today. Do not merely regret your sin. Do not run from God. Run to Jesus. There is more grace in Christ than guilt in your past.

Matthew 27:1–10 presents one of Scripture's most sobering scenes. Judas realizes the horror of what he has done. He returns the thirty pieces of s...

09/04/2026

Colossians 3:2

09/02/2026

Proverbs 12:25

08/31/2026

John 5:24

08/30/2026

In Matthew 26:57–68, Jesus stands before Caiaphas and the religious council in a courtroom where the verdict has already been decided. False witnesses are sought, testimony is twisted, and the innocent Son of God is condemned. Yet Jesus is neither helpless nor defeated. He willingly remains, silently entrusting Himself to the Father and moving steadily toward the cross for the salvation of sinners.

The passage calls us first to examine how closely we are following Christ. Peter followed Jesus “at a distance,” close enough to watch but far enough to avoid identification with Him. That distance soon became denial. Christ invites us instead to draw near, confess His name, obey His Word, and follow Him faithfully even when discipleship is costly.

The trial also reminds us not to accept the distorted versions of Jesus offered by the world. Scripture reveals Him as He truly is: the Christ, the Son of God, the Son of Man, and the great I AM. The One standing before Caiaphas was actually the eternal King before whom every person will one day stand.

Most wonderfully, Jesus endured this injustice willingly. The innocent One was condemned so that guilty sinners could be forgiven. He bore our judgment, carried our sin, rose from the grave, and now offers mercy to everyone who comes to Him in repentance and faith.

The Jesus who once stood condemned now reigns, saves, intercedes, and is coming again. So stay close to Jesus. Believe the truth about Jesus. Confess the name of Jesus. And come confidently to the Savior who promises never to cast out anyone who comes to Him.

In Matthew 26:57–68, Jesus stands before Caiaphas and the religious council in a courtroom where the verdict has already been decided. False witne...

08/28/2026

Amos 5:24

08/27/2026

Psalms 145:18

08/26/2026

Matthew 6:33

08/24/2026

1 John 1:9