Peter sinned grievously, despaired,  but was forgiven, and went on to share the gospel with others:  We, too, are sinners, we can similarly be forgiven, and we must share the gospel with others.

Judas only despaired;  gave up on God by killing himself.  Never give up on God!!

Don’t “wash your hands” of moral issues by taking the easy way out, as Pilate did.

Jesus was not despairing on the cross,

(“...why have you forsaken me?) but was reciting hopeful Scripture (Psalm 22) during his suffering.  A great place for us to turn!!