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Devotional: Matthew 14:1-12

Today’s passage: Matthew 14:1-12

Helpful thoughts:

  • Herod was gripped by the fear of man.  He wanted people to think he was great.
  • Herod was also prideful.  He thought God would raise John the Baptist from the dead just to mess with him.
  • When Herod thought that everything was about him, it made him a slave to everyone around him.
  • Contrast all this with John the Baptist, who was willing to tell Herod he shouldn’t be marrying his sister-in-law, regardless of the consequences.
  • Herod’s self-interest made him totally miss the glory of Jesus Christ.

Questions to consider:

  1. Honestly ask yourself, would you rather be John the Baptist or Herod in this narrative (Remember, John the Baptist is dead and Herod is king…)?
  2. After you think through the previous question, dig deeper and ask why.
  3. What prevents people from talking to others about things that they think might stir up some controversy?
  4. Was John the Baptist hating Herod when he warned him or was he loving Herod when he warned him?
  5. What are some reasons why we should be thankful we have been made aware of our sin?  What came of that?  What still comes from that?

October 26, 2018 Category: Devotions, Matthew

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