BIG IDEA: Mockery isn’t the mark of a good argument; it’s just a mark of unbelief.

*Four ironical truths about Jesus from four mocking groups:

GROUP 1: The soldiers—  “The Ignorant Unbelievers” (v.27-37)

• Jesus really is the King of the Jews.

GROUP 2: The crowd— “The Fickle Unbelievers” (v.39-40)

• Jesus really is the temple builder.

GROUP 3: The leaders— “The Religious Unbelievers” (v.41-43)

• Jesus really is the Savior.
• Jesus really is the Son of God.

GROUP 4: The bandits—  “The Knowing Unbelievers” (v.38,44)