Herod's Death
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If you were a celebrity, what would you like most and least about your status?
What was Herod’s relationship with the cities of Tyre and Sidon? (v. 20)
Why did the people of Tyre and Sidon want to make peace with Herod? (v. 20)
Whom did they appoint to aid them in this task? (v. 20)
On the day of public assembly, what did Herod do? (v. 21)
How did the people respond? (v. 22)
How did God respond? (v. 23)
Why now? Why not before he killed James?
How did the work of God continue, despite its opposition? (v. 24)
How does God use a season of hardship to grow people or the church?
It is through hardships, that we experience growth. God uses these times and events to help us become better Christians. We are to be thankful for them.
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance;
4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
How does the example of Herod serve as a warning to us today?
No one takes the place of God. No one is to accept the praise that is due to God alone. When someone gives us praise, that is worthy of God alone, we are to direct them to Him.
Does this mean that we should never congratulate someone or give them an “atta boy”?
Of course not, but we should never elevate someone to the status of God, or praise them as if they are God. This is dangerous.
How can we guard against pride and conceit?
10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,
3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.
4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.
30 If I must boast, I will boast in the things which concern my infirmity.