1. MATTHEW Chapter 12:34-50 ONLY THE WICKED AND PERVERSE NEED A SIGN I.INTRODUCTION A.4 th of July weekend! 1.“Thank you”.

2. B.Pick up our study in Matthew. 1.The Pharisees are upset. a) He works on the Sabbath. b) Matthew 12:34-37 (1) Their words betrayed them!

3. (2)This is where Jesus drew the line! II.Matthew 12:38 A.Luke 11:16 1. Not a sincere request. a) These want a sign from “heaven”.

4. (1)They call Him “Teacher.” (2)Until they call Him “Savior” – they missed the point! III.Matthew 12:39 A.They asked for a sign.

5. 1.Jesus saying THEY are evil and adulterous. 2.Relationship with the Lord compared to a good marriage. a)If relationship was pure they would not need a sign. b)A look at His death.

6. IV.Matthew 12:40 A.They do not understand! V.Matthew 12:41 A.When Jonah was running from the Lord.

7. 1.They were not worth saving! a)The Pharisees would not listen nor repent. VI.Matthew 12:42 A.1 Kings chapter 10 – the Queen of Sheba.

8. 1.He gave Solomon that wisdom. 2.Jesus thinking about the wicked generation! VII.Matthew 12:43-45 A.Reformation without death and resurrection!

9. 1. Trying to be good without being born again. 2. No evil spirit can possess a Christian. a) 2Corinthians 6:14-16 b) In reference to the unsaved! (1) Without Jesus in its place – it will return!

10. (a)Being “good” not the same as born-again! (b)Pharisees trying to be good according to the Law ! VIII.CONCLUSION A.Matthew 12:46-50

11. 1.Jesus drives home His point. a) There is a spiritual bond between the Lord and His children! (1) They are not His family! (2)The disciples example of His true family!

12. (a) They didn’t need a sign. 2.Which “camp” do you find yourself in? a) “I won’t believe until I see a sign.” b) “I don’t need a sign!”