4. The Knowing Wicked  Judas Iscariot – Mat 26:14,15, 47-50; 27:3-5  Pilate – Mat 27:11-26; John 18:38; 19:4-16  Two thieves – Mat 27:38,44; Luke 23:29-43

5. The Knowing Wicked  There are those today who know that Jesus is the Christ – yet knowingly betray Him – knowingly reject Him – and knowingly disobey Him

6. The Ignorant Wicked  The soldiers of the Governor – Mat 27: 26-37  Stripped Him – Mat 27:28  Scourged Him – Mat 27:26; Mark 15:15; John 19:1  Put a scarlet robe on Him – Mat 27:28; Mark 15:17-20; John 19:2  Crown of thorns & reed – Mat 27:29; Mark 15:17; John 19:2-5  Mocked Him, spat upon Him, & beat Him – Mat 27:29-31; Mark 15:18-20; John 19:3

7. The Ignorant Wicked  The soldiers of the Governor – Mat 27: 26-37  Led Him away to be crucified – 31; John 19:16  Compelled Simon of Cyrene to bear His cross – 32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26  Gave Him sour wine with myrrh – 34; Mark 15:23  Crucified Him, parted garments – 35; Jn 19:23,24  They watched Him there – Mat 27:36  Placed the accusation against Him over His head – 37; Mark 15:26; Luke 23:38; John 19:19-22

8. The Ignorant Wicked There are those today who are ignorant of who Jesus is, (willfully and unnecessarily so) - (Acts 17:30,31; Rom 1:18-21) They persecute Him by persecuting His children. (Acts 9:4; 22:7,8; 26:14,15) They mock – they ridicule – they belittle those who truly follow Jesus.

9. The Fickle Wicked  Those who passed by – Mat 27:39,40; Mk 15:29,30  Wagged their heads saying “... Save yourself...” (Ps. 22:7.8)  The crowd that screamed “crucify Him” – (Mat 27:20-25)  The crowd that screamed out "Hosanna to the Son of David!..." – (Mat 21:8-11)

10. The Fickle Wicked  The fickle wicked are still around – (Eph. 4:14; Gal. 1:6-9)  Those who once professed faith in Christ and obeyed the gospel - (2 Pet. 2:20-22)  Those who turn away because of persecution or because they love the world – (Mat 13:20-22)  If immediate desires aren’t met -

11. The Religious Wicked  Chief priest, scribes and elders – (Mat 27:41-43)  Plotted to kill Jesus - (Mat 26:4,5)  Paid off Judas to betray Jesus – (Mat 26:14,15)  Had Him arrested – (Mat 26:47)  Held an illegal trial – (Mat 26:57-68)  Carried Him to Pilate – (Mat. 27:1,2)  Accused Jesus before Pilate – (Mat 27:12)  Persuaded multitude to ask for Barabbas – (Mat 27:20)

12. The Religious Wicked  There are still religious leaders today who stand opposed to Christ – (2 Pet. 2:1-3)  Blind leaders of the blind – (Mat 15:14; Luke 6:39)  Error regarding salvation - (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38)  Denominationalism – (1 Cor. 1:10,11)  Tell people what they want to hear – (2 Tim 4:2-4)  Greedy and covetous – (2 Pt 2:3,15; Rom 16:18; Jude 1:11)  Permissive of ungodliness – (Jude 1:4; 2 Pet 2:18-22)

13. The Religious Wicked  There are still religious leaders today who stand opposed to Christ – (2 Pet. 2:1-3) False teachers are still turning the multitudes away from Christ – Causing division and strife - They are destroying the souls of men –

14.  Of the knowing wicked - The thief was saved – (Luke 23:42,43)  Some of the ignorant wicked learned the truth – (Mat 27:54; Luke 23:34; Acts 3:17; cf. Acts 10)  Many of the fickle wicked were saved – (Acts 2:38-47)  Many of the religious wicked were saved – (Acts 6:7)

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