Matthew 27:1-10 details the tragic end of Judas Iscariot and the official handoff of Jesus to the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate. Filled with remorse after witnessing Jesus's condemnation, Judas tries to return the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests. When they reject him, he throws the money into the temple and hangs himself. The religious leaders then use this blood money to buy a potter's field for burying foreigners, which fulfills ancient prophecy. NEXT STEPS: Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://www.visionbend.com/connect Give a financial gift to support what God is doing here in Bend Oregon and Beyond: https://www.visionbend.com/give SUBSCRIBE: Don’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: / @visionbend CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.visionbend.com Instagram: / visionbend Facebook: / visionbendchurch Vision Church is a church plant in Bend, OR. Our team was sent out from Riverview Christian Fellowship in Coos Bay, OR. We exist to equip the saints to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ and to see the lost found. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we build a community of faith, together.

If Jesus is not God, His death on the cross would just be the death of an ordinary man, which isn't enough to pay for all of humanity's sins. How comforting is it to know that the price was paid for us so that we have free access to Him?

Experience one of the most heartbreaking moments of the New Testament in Matthew 26:69-75, where loyalty collapses into fear under the shadow of the cross. As Jesus faces trial inside, His most passionate disciple, Peter, sits outside in the courtyard, only to find his courage failing when confronted by simple bystanders. This gripping passage chronicles Peter's rapid downward spiral as he denies his Lord three separate times, escalating from an anxious evasion to an intense, cursed oath of ignorance. The sudden, piercing sound of a crowing rooster shatters his facade, forcing him to remember Christ's exact prophecy and driving him into the darkness to weep bitter tears of regret. NEXT STEPS: Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://www.visionbend.com/connect Give a financial gift to support what God is doing here in Bend Oregon and Beyond: https://www.visionbend.com/give SUBSCRIBE: Don’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: / @visionbend CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.visionbend.com Instagram: / visionbend Facebook: / visionbendchurch Vision Church is a church plant in Bend, OR. Our team was sent out from Riverview Christian Fellowship in Coos Bay, OR. We exist to equip the saints to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ and to see the lost found. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we build a community of faith, together.