Title: Peter and Judas: Losing Your Soul or Finding Your Way Back

Summary:

“What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Jesus asked that question in Matthew 16, and this episode puts it to the test through the lives of Peter and Judas. Both failed him on the night of his arrest. Only one of them found his way back.

Judas sold Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, the price the law of Moses set on the life of a servant. When he realised what he had done, he tried to fix it by handing the money back, but he never went back to Jesus. Peter had seen Jesus transfigured on the mountain and promised he would die rather than deny him, yet before the rooster crowed he had denied knowing him three times. The difference came afterwards. On the shore of the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus did not lecture Peter. He invited him to breakfast, asked him three times if he loved him, and gave him a job to do: feed my sheep.

Drawing on Hebrews 13 and a story from a recent trip to England, the message here, much like in No Relationship Beyond Repair, is that failure never has the final word. Stay humble, go back to the Lord, and let him restore you.

Key Points:
Jesus’ question in Matthew 16 asks what anything in this life is worth if it costs your soul, the part of you made to last forever.
Every disciple promised to stand with Jesus, and every one of them fled when he was arrested, before the Holy Spirit had been poured out.
Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, the price Exodus 21:32 places on a servant’s life, then tried to fix things with the money instead of going back to Jesus.
Peter saw the transfiguration with his own eyes and still denied Jesus three times, a reminder that great experiences alone do not make us strong.
Jesus met Peter with breakfast, not a lecture, and restored him with three questions that matched his three denials.
Restoration came with a purpose: feed my lambs, feed my sheep.
Failure can make us pull back or turn bitter, but humility takes us back to God, who promises never to leave us or forsake us.
God is at work all over the world, and no past mistake puts anyone beyond his reach.

Reference Scriptures:
Matthew 16:25-26
Matthew 26:31-35
Matthew 26:56
John 12:4-6
Matthew 26:14-16
Matthew 27:3-8
Exodus 21:32
Matthew 16:27-28
Matthew 17:1-2
Mark 9
2 Peter 1:16-18
Matthew 26:33-35
John 18:17
John 18:25-27
Matthew 26:73-75
John 21:3
John 21:7
John 21:12
John 21:15-17
Hebrews 13:5-6

Related Episodes:
No Relationship Beyond Repair: built around the same passage in John 21 where Jesus restores Peter after his three denials.

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Title: Peter and Judas: Losing Your Soul or Finding Your Way Back
Summary:
&ldquo;What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?&rdquo; Jesus asked that question in Matthew 16, and this episode puts it to the test through the lives of Peter and Judas. Both failed him on the night of his arrest. Only one of them found his way back.
Judas sold Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, the price the law of Moses set on the life of a servant. When he realised what he had done, he tried to fix it by handing the money back, but he never went back to Jesus. Peter had seen Jesus transfigured on the mountain and promised he would die rather than deny him, yet before the rooster crowed he had denied knowing him three times. The difference came afterwards. On the shore of the Sea of Tiberias, Jesus did not lecture Peter. He invited him to breakfast, asked him three times if he loved him, and gave him a job to do: feed my sheep.
Drawing on Hebrews 13 and a story from a recent trip to England, the message here, much like in&nbsp;<a href="https://podcastrevival.com/836">No Relationship Beyond Repair</a>, is that failure never has the final word. Stay humble, go back to the Lord, and let him restore you.
Key Points:
<ul>
<li>Jesus&rsquo; question in Matthew 16 asks what anything in this life is worth if it costs your soul, the part of you made to last forever.</li>
<li>Every disciple promised to stand with Jesus, and every one of them fled when he was arrested, before the Holy Spirit had been poured out.</li>
<li>Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, the price Exodus 21:32 places on a servant&rsquo;s life, then tried to fix things with the money instead of going back to Jesus.</li>
<li>Peter saw the transfiguration with his own eyes and still denied Jesus three times, a reminder that great experiences alone do not make us strong.</li>
<li>Jesus met Peter with breakfast, not a lecture, and restored him with three questions that matched his three denials.</li>
<li>Restoration came with a purpose: feed my lambs, feed my sheep.</li>
<li>Failure can make us pull back or turn bitter, but humility takes us back to God, who promises never to leave us or forsake us.</li>
<li>God is at work all over the world, and no past mistake puts anyone beyond his reach.</li>
</ul>
Reference Scriptures:
<ul>
<li>Matthew 16:25-26</li>
<li>Matthew 26:31-35</li>
<li>Matthew 26:56</li>
<li>John 12:4-6</li>
<li>Matthew 26:14-16</li>
<li>Matthew 27:3-8</li>
<li>Exodus 21:32</li>
<li>Matthew 16:27-28</li>
<li>Matthew 17:1-2</li>
<li>Mark 9</li>
<li>2 Peter 1:16-18</li>
<li>Matthew 26:33-35</li>
<li>John 18:17</li>
<li>John 18:25-27</li>
<li>Matthew 26:73-75</li>
<li>John 21:3</li>
<li>John 21:7</li>
<li>John 21:12</li>
<li>John 21:15-17</li>
<li>Hebrews 13:5-6</li>
</ul>
Related Episodes:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://podcastrevival.com/836">No Relationship Beyond Repair</a>: built around the same passage in John 21 where Jesus restores Peter after his three denials.</li>
</ul>
Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting <a href="https://podcastrevival.com">https://podcastrevival.com</a>&nbsp;
The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit <a href="https://therevivalfellowship.com">https://therevivalfellowship.com</a>&nbsp;
&copy; 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.

Podcast Revival aims to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people all around the world through inspiring talks from speakers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The podcast includes messages that offer instructions for salvation and encourage listeners to live a life in obedience to God.

You will hear speakers from various countries that share their personal experiences and insights from the Word of God, providing a truthful perspective on Christian life. Listeners can expect to hear stories of transformation and hope, along with practical tips and guidance for living a life that is grounded in the teachings of the Bible.

The podcast features topics such as salvation, miracles, faith, and the second coming of Jesus Christ, providing an experienced understanding of what it means to follow God. Listeners can also expect to hear readings from the Bible and discussions on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.

Overall, Podcast Revival is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to have a relationship with God and grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and how to walk in the Spirit.

Romans 10 v 17
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Podcast Revival aims to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people all around the world through inspiring talks from speakers of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. The podcast includes messages that offer instructions for salvation and encourage listeners to live a life in obedience to God.
You will hear speakers from various countries that share their personal experiences and insights from the Word of God, providing a truthful perspective on Christian life. Listeners can expect to hear stories of transformation and hope, along with practical tips and guidance for living a life that is grounded in the teachings of the Bible.
The podcast features topics such as salvation, miracles, faith, and the second coming of Jesus Christ, providing an experienced understanding of what it means to follow God. Listeners can also expect to hear readings from the Bible and discussions on how to apply biblical principles to everyday life.
Overall, Podcast Revival is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to have a relationship with God and grow in their understanding of the Christian faith and how to walk in the Spirit.
Romans 10 v 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

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Podcast Revival is a selection of talks from Revival Fellowship meetings from all across the globe.

Talks straight from the Word of God.
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“What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” Peter and Judas both failed Jesus on the night of his arrest. Judas sold him for 30 pieces of silver and tried to make things right with money. Peter denied him three times and went out and wept bitterly. Only one of them went back to Jesus. This episode follows both men through Matthew and John to see how Jesus restored Peter with breakfast on the beach, three simple questions and a fresh purpose. It is a clear reminder that humility, not hiding, is the way back after failure, and that God has not finished with you yet.