Playlist: Herod the Great (topic)
The Leavening of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herod
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingJesus warned of three varieties of leaven that we must guard against, staying aware of the pitfalls that will pull us down and corrupt us.
Humanism's Flooding Influence (Part Two)
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Herod the Great was a humanist, embodying the pervasive influence of humanism that characterized the antagonistic groups of his time. Like others, he operated under human reason and standards, contributing to the discord among various factions who rarely found unity with one another.
The Intertestamental Period
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDuring the Roman period of the Intertestamental Period, from 63 BC to the early first century AD, significant changes shaped the world into which Jesus Christ was born. In the war between Pompey and Caesar, Judah was temporarily overlooked, but after Caesar's death, under the triumvirate of Octavius, Antony, and Lepidus, Antony, …
What Happened Between the Testaments?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsDuring the Roman Period, which began around 63 BC, Judea became a Roman province, and Rome exacted an annual tribute on her. Under the triumvirate of Octavius, Antony, and Lepidus, Antony favored Herod the Great, whose scheming ultimately secured for himself the crown of Judea, enabling him to extinguish the old Maccabean line …
Matthew (Part Nineteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughHerod the Great was the father of Herod Antipas, who ruled as Tetrarch over Galilee and Peraea. Herod the Great had spent 46 years rebuilding the Temple and was responsible for constructing many significant structures, including Caesarea, which was considered the most fabulous city in the world at that time. Portions of his …
Acts (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe early church had confidence in God's sovereignty, realizing that no human authority could thwart God's power. This conviction gave them strength.
The Magnificent Work of God
Sermon by Mark SchindlerGod is always giving us more ways to examine ourselves, knowing that the gift of knowing cannot take place without His grafting us into the Vine.
John (Part Twenty-Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn 4 BC, Herod the Great died, leaving his kingdom to his three sons: Philip, Antipas, and Archelaus. Archelaus, who inherited Judea, Samaria, and Idumea at the age of 18, proved to be an ineffective ruler. His poor governance caused such frustration among the Jews that they appealed to Caesar for intervention. At that time, …
Matthew (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus' 28 'missing' years were spent maturing, studying, and gaining life experience to equip Him as a high priest who could relate to human struggles.
Chronic Difficulties
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHuman tradition and Bible truth regarding the timing of Christ's crucifixion and resurrection do not square. Here is the overwhelming chronological evidence.
The Glory of God (Part 4): Glorifying God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughA raw display of emotion and exuberance does not necessarily glorify God. What we do to glorify God will reflect just how highly we esteem Him.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Seven): Romans 9
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPaul describes physical Israel as broken branches, allowing gentile branches to be grafted in, ultimately leading to the return of Israel to God's grace.
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWould we recognize Jesus Christ based on a description? Just about everybody with whom He came into contact misunderstood Him, including His own disciples.