The Rise and Fall of King Herod

West Suburban Community Church in Elmhurst, IL

The rise and fall of King Herod Agrippa I illustrates God's opposition to human pride and the unstoppable nature of His Word. Despite persecution of the early church including the execution of James and imprisonment of Peter, God's sovereign justice prevailed when Herod accepted worship as a god and was struck down.
• Background on the Herodian dynasty as puppet rulers installed by Rome
• Herod the Great was the first in this dynasty, ruling through fear and brutal tactics
• The Herods maintained power through brutal oppression despite public works projects
• Herod Agrippa I persecuted the church by killing James and imprisoning Peter
• God's dramatic judgment fell on Herod when he accepted divine worship
• The Word of God continued to grow despite persecution
• Four key lessons: the danger of power and wealth, God's opposition to pride, God's sovereign justice, and the unstoppable nature of God's Word
If you've never done so, tell God you're opening your heart to believe in Jesus as your Savior and receive the promise of eternal life in Him.
Video available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSPhIM2SAmk

Chapters

1. Introduction and Context (00:00:00)

2. Peter's Miraculous Escape from Prison (00:05:12)

3. The Rise of King Herod (00:08:32)

4. The Ruthlessness of the Herodian Dynasty (00:13:17)

5. The Ruin of King Herod Agrippa (00:19:10)

6. Four Key Lessons from Herod's Downfall (00:22:44)

7. The Enduring Power of God's Word (00:26:45)