Playlist: Herod the Great, Death of (topic)
Chronic Difficulties
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHerod the Great was alive when Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Wise men from the East inquired of him concerning the newborn King of the Jews, prompting Herod to consult the priests and direct them to Bethlehem while secretly determining to destroy the Child. After the wise men departed, an angel warned Joseph to flee with the …
The Glory of God (Part 4): Glorifying God
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHerod the Great provided a tragic illustration of the failure to glorify God through the acknowledgment of His sovereignty. Arrayed in royal apparel and seated on his throne, Herod delivered an oration amid the fawning adulation of those around him. The people acclaimed him as possessing the voice of a god rather than of a man, …
The Unshakable Kingdom!
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHerod the Jewish king hated the Christians and arrested Peter with the intent of killing him, though Peter escaped. When the people later approached Herod seeking favor they flattered him with bows and praise after he delivered an oration while arrayed in royal apparel on his throne. They shouted that his voice was that of a god …
Things Which Cannot Be Shaken
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHerod the Jewish king hated the Christians. He arrested James and put him to death, then arrested Peter with the intent to kill him, though Peter escaped. Certain neighbors later approached Herod seeking favor and flattered him with praise until he delivered a public oration while arrayed in royal apparel and seated on his …