The world, manifested in the Pharisees in Jesus' day, boldly mocks and ridicules God and his people. How should we respond? Like Jesus; don't be surprised, and focus on Spiritual conviction, not debate. Bold and Grievous Matt 9:32-34, Psalm 1:1, 6 Party Line Response Matt 12:22-24 Party Line Talking Point Lu 7:31-34 Inveterate Methodology Jn 8:48-52 Inconsistent with Fact Jn 10:19-21 Consistent Response Pattern Lu 18:31-34 From Words to Action Lu 22:63-65 From Jews to Romans Lu 23:11 Whole of Humanity (Psa 2) Lu 23:35-36 Whole of History 2 Pet 3:1-5